Medical Coding Specialist II – Anesthesia/Pain Coder
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Medical Coding Specialist II coding Anesthesia/Pain Management at UW Health. This is a full-time, remote position requiring coding expertise in medical records.
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required
- 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 (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:
- Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- 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 emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility














