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About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Coding Specialist II to support automation initiatives within our business office. This is a contract role with an initial term of 6–9 months, with the potential for extension based on project needs and performance.

As a Coding Specialist II, you will be responsible for reviewing inpatient and outpatient medical records, assigning accurate codes, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and payer requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of coding guidelines, modifiers, and payer-specific rules, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WI OR IA TO BE CONSIDERED

Key Responsibilities

+ Review, abstract, and analyze inpatient and outpatient medical records.

+ Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to the highest level of specificity.

+ Apply modifiers, CCI edits, LCD/NCD rules, and other payer-specific guidelines.

+ Resolve coding-related issues using EPIC Charge Review Work Queues.

+ Collaborate with Clinical Auditors to identify improvement opportunities and provide provider guidance.

+ Maintain compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

+ Participate in team meetings and stay informed via internal communications.

+ Consistently meet productivity and quality benchmarks (≥95% accuracy).

+ Perform charge entry and resolve coding-related denials.

+ Support data collection and analysis for training and reporting purposes.

Qualifications

+ Minimum 3 years of professional medical coding experience - specifically within primary care, family medicine, palliative care, neuro/psych, behavioral health, urgent care and nursing home for candidate 1 and cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular for candidate 2

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

+ Active certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC required.

+ Proficiency in coding complex procedural cases.

+ Experience with EPIC

Experience Level

+ Intermediate

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project focused on automation and operational excellence. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with a team committed to quality, compliance, and innovation.

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.