Medical Coding Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Overview
Quartz is seeking a Medical Coding Intern to join our team from June through December 2027. This opportunity is ideal for a student pursuing a career in Medical Coding or Health Information Technology who is interested in applying classroom knowledge in a real-world healthcare environment.
As a Medical Coding Intern, you will work alongside experienced coding professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable exposure to the health insurance industry. Throughout the internship, you will develop technical coding knowledge, professional skills, and industry experience that will support your future career goals.
Internship Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Networking and team-building opportunities
- Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)
- Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius
- Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support
- Mock interview and résumé development workshops
- Job shadowing opportunities
- Paid volunteer experience
- Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
As a Medical Coding Intern, you will gain hands-on experience while supporting key initiatives within the Coding Integrity Unit. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with coding logic denial reviews and analysis
- Researching CPT, ICD-10, and coding guideline updates
- Supporting the development, maintenance, and review of coding policies
- Conducting reviews of unlisted procedure codes
- Assisting with coding software administration and maintenance
- Participating in coding-related research projects
- Collaborating with coding professionals to support coding accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Analyzing coding trends and identifying opportunities for process improvement
What You'll Learn
Throughout the internship, you will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as:
Medical Coding & Healthcare Knowledge
- Application of coding concepts to medical claims
- HIPAA regulations and compliance requirements
- Health insurance products and operations
- Industry regulations, trends, and market dynamics
Professional Skills
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
- Time management and organization
- Professional workplace etiquette and collaboration
Technology & Business Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Coding software and systems used within the healthcare industry
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must:
- Demonstrated interest in Medical Coding as a possible career path
- Ability to work 20 hours per week from June to December 2027
- Seeking a student pursuing a Medical Coding or Health Information Technology Diploma or Degree program and Graduating between May 2027 and May 2028
- Completion of a CPT and ICD-10 Coding course by the start of internship
- Must live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August
- Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat (June 1-4, 2027), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future
Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.
We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.
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