[Hiring] Coding Quality Specialist 3 @University of Virginia

Role Description

If you are an experienced medical coder who thrives in a complex academic medicine environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of world-class patient care. Your expertise will help support accurate reimbursement, documentation integrity, regulatory compliance, and the financial health of a nationally recognized academic health system.

As a Coding Quality Specialist 3, you will leverage advanced coding expertise in cardiology services, cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgical procedures, catheter-based procedures, diagnostic testing, and evaluation & management services. This remote role offers the opportunity to work with highly specialized physician services while partnering with providers and operational teams to ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and excellence across the revenue cycle.

A typical day may include:

• Reviewing and coding inpatient and specialty physician services across cardiology and related procedural areas.
• Assigning accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and modifier coding while maintaining compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.
• Coding complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and catheter-based procedures, diagnostic testing, and associated E/M services.
• Identifying documentation improvement opportunities and collaborating with providers to support coding specificity and accuracy.
• Performing coding quality reviews, audits, and educational activities to improve coding performance.
• Interpreting and applying coding guidelines related to:
  • NCCI edits
  • Modifiers
  • Split/shared services
  • Resident teaching physician documentation
  • APP billing requirements
  • Medical necessity and diagnostic specificity
• Assisting and mentoring lower-level coding staff while serving as a subject matter resource.
• Managing complex coding scenarios that require analysis, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving.
• Supporting compliance initiatives, documentation integrity efforts, and revenue cycle optimization.

This role is especially appealing for coding professionals who enjoy complex cases, continuous learning, regulatory interpretation, and collaboration with highly specialized clinical teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant coding experience required.
• Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery E&M and procedure experience preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Company Description

UVA Health is an integrated academic health system known for advancing patient care, research, education, and innovation.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Remote work flexibility while remaining connected to a nationally recognized academic health system.
• The opportunity to support physicians practicing within a world-class academic medical center.
• Exposure to highly specialized and high-acuity patient populations that expand and strengthen your coding expertise.
• Involvement with services associated with a Level I Trauma Center, Level IV NICU, nationally recognized pediatric programs, and leading specialty care services.
• Experience with complex teaching physician documentation, resident involvement, advanced procedural services, and evolving coding regulations.
• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, quality, and professional growth.
• Opportunities to share expertise, support education initiatives, and influence coding quality across multiple specialties.
• The chance to work at the top of your profession alongside experts dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.