Denials Coding Specialist (Full-time)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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The Denials and Coding Specialist – DRG Hospital Inpatient primarily manages payor DRG denials across Gundersen and Bellin regions. This role reviews inpatient medical records to assess coding accuracy, supports appeal processes, and ensures appropriate ICD-10-CM coding and DRG assignment to reflect the patient’s severity of illness and level of care.

Job Specifics:

1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly), Full-time

Remote eligible after first day on-site in La Crosse (must reside in WI, IA, or MN)

Shift: Monday-Friday, dayshift

Focus: DRG Hospital Inpatient

What You Need:

Post-high school education in a specialized field (Health Information Technician, Health Information Administrator, or equivalent allied health program), preferred associates degree in Health Information Technology

2 years of hospital coding experience (emergency, outpatient, professional services, or inpatient coding) required, DRG experience is preferred

Required: One of the following:

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

OR Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) with 2 years of inpatient coding experience

What You’ll Get

Starting pay of $24.36/hour + 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: Access to growth opportunities and Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

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.

I f 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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