Coding Document Education Specialist

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

We're not just filling positions, we're building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

We are hiring for a Coding & Documentation Education Specialist! This position requires strong expertise in CPT and ICD coding, clinical documentation, and revenue integrity. Ideal candidates bring excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to educate and collaborate with providers and clinical leaders.

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top‑rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work
• Work/life balance so you can love what you do and where you live

What's Available:

• Starting salary of $61,152 annually + more for experience!
• Full‑time position, 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)
• Day shift, Monday-Friday
• Department: Mid‑Revenue Cycle
• Location: Remote Eligible - On-site training in La Crosse, WI for first day orientation

What you will do:

• Deliver ICD‑10, CPT, charge capture, and documentation education to providers and clinical leaders to ensure compliance with payer regulations.
• Conduct documentation and coding quality reviews, analyze performance trends, and provide feedback to support accurate and optimized reimbursement.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in CPT, HCPCS, ICD‑10, and payer policies, partnering with Revenue Cycle, CDI, and Compliance teams.
• Respond to consultation requests by analyzing documentation, coding, billing, and denials trends and providing recommendations.
• Communicate complex information clearly through written reports, presentations, and provider education sessions.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 3-4 years of experience in healthcare coding, billing, insurance follow‑up, or reimbursement

• One of the following certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS‑P)

• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

• Valid driver's license

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.

If 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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