Coder Inpatient

UCHealth; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and family leave

Tuition reimbursement and education

Retirement with 403(b) match

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a remote Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Coder to assign ICD-10 and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures based on documentation. You will work with physicians and the CDI team to ensure accuracy and completeness, and you’ll update codes as records evolve.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, AHIMA/AAPC certification, and inpatient or outpatient coding experience. This full-time role offers a comprehensive rewards program and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC required.
• CCS Certification preferred.
• 1 year inpatient coding experience or 3 years outpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts day after admission and assigns ICD-10 and PCS codes.
• Reviews accounts through the stay and updates coding as documentation is added.
• Collaborates with physicians, CDI, and Quality to ensure accurate coding and capture quality measures.
• Partner with Compliance to clarify coding issues.
• Continuing education to enhance coding knowledge and skills.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

PCS coding

Healthcare documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Job description

• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Description

• Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin Lowry, US:CO:Denver
• Department: UCHlth Inpatient Coding
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This is a 100% remote position. Eligible, out-of-state candidates may be considered.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Summary

Assigns codes for Medical diagnoses and procedures using the appropriate coding classification assigned using ICD-10 and PCS.

Responsibilities

• Reviews account day after admission and assigns appropriate ICD-10 and PCS codes. Review accounts through out the stay and updates coding as documentation is added.
• Collaborates with physicians, CDI, and Quality to ensure accurate and complete coding, and to capture any quality measures needed.
• Partner with Compliance and department committee's to clarify any coding issues.
• Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinent literature.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC.
• Preferred: CCS Certification.
• 1 year of Inpatient coding experience OR 3 years of Outpatient coding experience.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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