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

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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