Coding Specialist - Hospital Services

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

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

Pay

Starting wage of $22.40 + more for experience!

Schedule

Monday–Friday, day shift
Remote eligible (Must reside in WI, IA, and MN)

Employer

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.