Coding Specialist - Hospital Services

Coding Specialist II

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Gundersen Health System is seeking a detail-oriented Coding Specialist II to support accurate outpatient hospital coding and ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. In this role, you will review medical record documentation, assign appropriate codes, apply modifiers, and use standard query processes to clarify clinical information. Your work directly supports correct billing, reporting, and quality data.

What's Available:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Starting wage of $22.40 + more for experience!
• Monday–Friday, day shift
• Remote eligible (Must reside in WI, IA, and MN)
• Department: Hospital Coding Services (specializing in Radiology and Cardiology)

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Life, HSA/FSA)
• 401k + employer retirement contribution
• Work/life balance
• Tuition reimbursement + professional development

What You'll Do:

• Review outpatient hospital records and assign correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• Follow official coding guidelines and ethical standards (AHIMA, AAPC)
• Validate documentation and issue provider queries when needed
• Abstract required data for reporting and compliance
• Participate in coding quality reviews
• Maintain certification and stay updated on coding guidelines

What You Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 6 months coding experience OR RHIA/RHIT candidate within 3 months of program completion
• Must obtain within 12 months (if applicable): RHIA or RHIT or for CPC/CCA applicants: CCS, COC, or CIC
• Medical Coding, HIT, or HIA program completion desired!
• 3–4 years hospital coding experience is a plus!
• Experience with EHRs, encoders, outpatient guidelines, CMS observation rules, APC optimization

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

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