Coding Specialist 4

Job Description

UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for a CODING SPECIALIST 4, INTEGRATED PROCEDURES.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE, Days
• 100% Remote

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Implements the mission and goals of Enterprise Records and Health Information and incorporating a “patients are first” service culture

Performs daily activities related to coding and charge submission of abstract Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) professional fee and facility integrated procedure coding and billing

Analyzes the medical record to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), CPT and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to ensure correct code assignment and optimal reimbursement in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• Enterprise Records and Health Information (ERHI) is a Shared Service Department that supports all aspects of the patient medical record from governance, integrity, documentation timeliness, completion, clinical coding, billing, release, and tracking to management of access, retention, and destruction.
• ERHI provides advice and resources related to the lifecycle management of all UW Medicine records
• ERHI is an integral part of the Enterprise Revenue Cycle and has a unique role in the organization that supports both clinical and operational activities.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Epic, or other source system to identify all billable procedures and services requiring facility and/or professional fee coding, ensuring all necessary codes use the appropriate ICD, CPT and/or HCPCS code
• Ensure coded services, charges and clinical documentation meet appropriate guidelines or standards.
• Queries physicians and/or consults with clinical department representatives, as appropriate, to verify services rendered and documented
• Provides feedback to assist in the understanding of coding and documentation issues and opportunities.
• Maintains seven- day turnaround times for Integrated Coding areas Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Pulmonology for those services and procedures that ERHI is responsible for coding; and understands charge lag impacts for facility and professional fee services

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of coding experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC).

UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.    UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$34.16 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$48.89 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.