Job Description
***Remote to Wisconsin or Iowa candidates only***
*Overview:*
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Coding Specialist II to support automation initiatives within our Business Office. This contract role is critical to ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices across inpatient and outpatient services. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in medical coding, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to excellence.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Review inpatient and outpatient medical records for documentation, abstracting, and analysis.
* Assign diagnosis and procedural codes to the highest level of specificity using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
* Apply modifiers, CCI edits, and medical policy rules (LCD/NCD) in compliance with payer regulations.
* Research and resolve coding-related issues using EPIC Charge Review Work Queue functionality.
* Collaborate with Clinical Auditors to identify improvement opportunities and provide guidance to providers.
* Maintain compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
* Ensure secure handling of protected health information.
* Consistently meet productivity and quality standards (95%+ accuracy).
* Perform charge entry and resolve coding-related denials.
* Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive team culture.
* Collect and analyze coding-related data for training or presentation purposes.
* Demonstrate initiative in improving quality and customer service.
*Qualifications:*
* High School Diploma or GED required.
* Completion of a nationally recognized coding program (AHIMA/AAPC).
* Active certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC.
* Minimum 3 years of professional medical coding experience.
* Proficiency in EPIC systems.
* Strong understanding of coding guidelines, modifiers, CCI edits, HCPCS, LCD/NCDs, and payer regulations.
* Ability to code complex procedural cases with precision.
*Why Join Us?*
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project focused on automation and operational efficiency. You'll work with a collaborative team and have the chance to extend your contract based on performance and business needs.
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully remote position.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.
h4> About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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