Medical Coding Lead-Medicine Services-Professional Billing at University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Middleton, Wisconsin

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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.

Approved Remote Work States Listing

Be part of something remarkable

Join the coding team and be an integral part of UW Health's patient-centered care.

We are seeking a Medical Coding Lead to:

• Monitor coding work queues, including deployment of coders to areas of greatest need.
• Monitor coding operations with respect to workflows and regular reporting: evaluate workflows for maximum efficiencies and problem solve work queue issues when accounts/charges are not flowing properly, making recommendations as necessary.
• Answer charging, coding, Epic or other software related questions from Coders, CDI, clinical and Revenue Cycle staff.
• Review and reconcile missed charge reports and maintain all Encounter forms.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• High School Diploma Required or
• equivalent and Medical Coding Education Required

Work Experience

• 3 years progressive coding experience Required
• More than five (5) years of coding experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• 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
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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