[Hiring] Coding Quality Analyst @UW Health

Role Description

This is a Monday - Friday, 40 hours per weekday shift position. Start time is flexible between the hours of 6am - 9am CST, eight hours per day is required. This is a remote position. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical coding program required. Two (2) years of Coding experience may be considered in lieu of the medical coding program in addition to the experience below.
• Graduate of a Health Information Technology Program preferred.
• 3 years of progressive acute care hospital inpatient coding experience to include experience coding MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs required.
• 5 years or more of inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center preferred.
• Experience with coding quality audits and improvement projects preferred.
• Training experience preferred.

Requirements

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Benefits

• 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.