[Hiring] Coding Representative @UIOWA

Role Description

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Health Information Management, Coding and Abstracting Division is seeking an individual to join our team as a full-time Emergency Department Medical Coder (Coding Representative) – Remote Eligible to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and E&M codes for facility and physician ED services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree program in Health Information Management from AHIMA or medical coding certification program from AAPC and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Requires Health Information Management certification such as RHIA or RHIT or coding certification (CCS, CCA or CPC, etc.) through a nationally recognized credentialing body (AHIMA or AAPC).
• Must receive full certification within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Knowledge of hospital outpatient ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding.
• Knowledge of Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding for physician billing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Coralville, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Company Description

University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.