Medical Coding Specialist II – Ortho/Rehab, Multi Spec

Aspirus Health

Medical Coding Specialist II at UW Health utilizing coding resources and guidelines to ensure accurate medical coding. Working remotely and applying knowledge of coding directives and regulations to select appropriate codes.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, while adhering to regulatory requirements and guidelines. Possesses strong coding certifications and relevant experience in multiple specialties, particularly in HCC Risk Adjustment Coding.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingCertified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingEvaluation and Management (E&M) CodingNational Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI)Local Coverage Documents (LCD)National Coverage Documents (NCD)Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)Coding ModifiersHCC Risk Adjustment CodingCoding Resources UtilizationProgressive Coding Experience

Tools & Technologies

Encoder SoftwareGrouper Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P)Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Industry Keywords

Medical Coding EducationRegulatory RequirementsInstitutional GuidelinesCoding Directives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes
Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical coding education Required or
In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required
1 year of progressive coding experience (For HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC) Required
2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding Preferred
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required or
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required or
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required or
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or
Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required or
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required or
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required or
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Required or
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred or
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement