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We are seeking a detail‑oriented Coding Specialist 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 $22.90 + more for experience!

• Monday–Friday, day shift

• Remote eligible (Must reside in WI, IA, and MN)

• Department: Hospital Coding Services (Specializing in Otolaryngology and Plastics coding)

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Starting wage of $22.90 + more for experience!

• Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more

• Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

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, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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