Denials Coding Specialist
Gundersen Health System
Denials Coding Specialist
Gundersen Health System
Not-for-profit health system delivering comprehensive care
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40We’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.
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.
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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Not-for-profit health system delivering comprehensive care
Gundersen Health System is a not-for-profit health network that provides primary, specialty, and emergency care through 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It joined with Bellin Health in 2022 to form Emplify Health, creating a larger regional network. Its care model relies on a connected system of hospitals and clinics to deliver services across multiple settings with a focus on patient-centered care and empathy. The organization aims to improve healthy people and thriving communities by expanding access to coordinated, community-focused health care.
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