What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Quality Analyst - Inpatient position at UW Health?
Job 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. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States Listing
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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
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.
Work Experience
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.
Training Experience Preferred.
Experience with coding quality audits and improvement projects preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States Listing
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
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
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.
Work Experience
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.
Training Experience Preferred.
Experience with coding quality audits and improvement projects preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.