This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 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 List
Medical Coding education required. In lieu of a Medical Coding education, an active coding certification is required.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field preferred
1 year of progressive coding experience 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
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
UW Medical Foundation benefits
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 14th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 832,000 patients each year and employs more than 25,500 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
