Coding Quality Analyst - Inpatient

Work Schedule:
This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position.

Shifts will be scheduled Monday-Friday.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

This is a remote position.

To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health.

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We are seeking a Coding Quality Analyst to:


* Assess the accuracy and completeness of the coding of inpatient cases by performing retrospective and concurrent audits and to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.


* Provide feedback to coding team members regarding audit results and respond to coding questions.


* Assist with the training and onboarding new Inpatient Coders, including auditing.


* Maintain internal coding guidelines; research, prepare and disseminate information related to official coding guidance updates.


* Work collaboratively with the Coding and CDI Quality Analyst teams for DRG issues and other operational activities, including internal and external secondary coding reviews.

At UW Health, you will have:


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications



* High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Program Graduate Required


* Graduate of a Health Information Technology program Preferred

Work Experience



* 3 years of progressive acute care hospital inpatient coding experience to include experience coding Medicare DRG's Required


* More than five years of inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center.

Preferred


* Experience with coding quality improvement projects Preferred


* Training experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Required


* Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

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