Medical Coding Specialist II

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (possible flexible schedule - 7:30am to 4:00 pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm). Remote position. Specialties for this role include:
Cardiology, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Oncology and Pulmonary.

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

• High School diploma or equivalent and medical coding education. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required. Required
• Associate degree in a healthcare related field. Preferred

• Two years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding. Preferred
• Minimum of one-year of progressive coding experience. Required
• Experience with coding concepts (Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Disease 10th Edition-Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) Health Care Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Required
• Experience using Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word). Required

• Certification as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), or a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) required, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required within one year of hire for HCC. Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Preferred

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.