[Hiring] Coding Representative @University of Iowa

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 part-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.

• Review medical record documentation to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, as well as Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes for facility and physician services related to the Emergency Department.
• Adopt and incorporate initiatives that improve compliance and reduce risks to the institution.
• This position is eligible to participate in remote work.
• Training will be held either on-site or virtually from the Hospital Support Services building.
• Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon satisfactory training.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree program in Health Information Management from AHIMA or medical coding certification program from AAPC.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with hospital outpatient ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding.
• 1-3 years of experience with Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding for Emergency department physicians.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience with CMS regulations and industry standards.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing Epic.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing 3M (or equivalent) MS DRG/APR DRG encoder/analyzer software.

Position and Application Details

• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
• This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification.
• Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• For questions or additional information, please contact Becki Embretson at [email protected].
• Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.