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Medical Coding Specialist II – Profee Radiology

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Location

Wisconsin

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$28 - $42 / hour

Seniority

Junior

High School1 yr expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Medical Coding Specialist II – Profee Radiology

Aspirus Health

• 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

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required or
  • In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification Required
  • Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field Preferred
  • 1 year of progressive coding experience 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

  • 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

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