Coding Documentation Education Specialist

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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:

• Staring salary $59,800 + more for experience!

• Full‑time position, 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)

• Day shift, Monday–Friday

• Travel to regional clinics as needed

• Department: Mid‑Revenue Cycle

• Hybrid eligible position (We only accept candidates from WI, IA, and MN)

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 is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. 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 [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.

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