[Hiring] Coding Specialist @Gundersen Health System

Role Description

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
• Use standard query processes to clarify clinical information

Your work directly supports correct billing, reporting, and quality data.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 6 months coding experience OR RHIA/RHIT candidate within 3 months of program completion required
• Must obtain within 12 months (if applicable): RHIA or RHIT
• For CPC/CCA applicants: CCS, COC, or CIC required
• 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

Requirements

• Full‑time, 40 hours/week
• Starting wage of $22.90 + more for experience!
• Monday–Friday, day shift
• Remote eligible, first day on-site in La Crosse, WI (Must reside in WI, IA, and MN)
• Department: Hospital Coding Services (Specializing in ER and Observation Coding)

Benefits

• Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Competitive health insurance
• Wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Company Description

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.