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The Medical Coding Specialist II - Profee Pediatrics/Multi Specialty role at UW Health is curated from Himalayas (category Kesehatan). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states. This will be discussed during the interview process.
To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
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We are seeking a Medical Coding Specialist I/II - Profee Pediatrics/Multi Specialty to:
- 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.
- Resolve payer denials and respond to inquiries from revenue cycle teams, processing charge corrections as appropriate.
Qualifications
- 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
Work Experience
- 1 year of progressive coding experience (For HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC) Preferred
- 2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) within 1 year Required or
- Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC - A) within 1 year Required or
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) within 1 Required or
- Certified Outpatient Coder Apprentice (COC - A) within 1 year Required or
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIPC) within 1 year Required or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) within 1 year Required or
- Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) within 1 year Required or
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) within 1 year Required or
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Preferred or
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Preferred or
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Preferred or
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred or
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred or
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Preferred
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Originally posted on Himalayas