Coding Quality Analyst - Inpatient

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A health provider organization is seeking a Coding Quality Analyst to assess coding accuracy, provide feedback, and assist in training. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of coding experience, with certifications in coding. Benefits include a comprehensive health package, flexible scheduling, and tuition support. This position offers the flexibility of remote work for eligible candidates, ensuring work-life balance within a committed and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive acute care hospital inpatient coding experience, including Medicare DRG coding.
• Experience with coding quality improvement projects is preferred.
• Training experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the accuracy and completeness of the coding of inpatient cases.
• Provide feedback to coding team members regarding audit results.
• Assist with the training and onboarding of new Inpatient Coders.

Skills

Coding compliance

Audit experience

Team collaboration

Training and onboarding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Coding Program

Graduate of a Health Information Technology program

Job description

Job Description

Work Schedule: This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday-Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This is a remote position. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health.

Approved Remote Work States Listing will be made available at the time of application.

We are seeking a Coding Quality Analyst to:

Responsibilities

• Assess the accuracy and completeness of the coding of inpatient cases by performing retrospective and concurrent audits 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 of 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Program Graduate – Required.
• Graduate of a Health Information Technology program – Preferred.

Experience

• 3 years of progressive acute care hospital inpatient coding experience, including Medicare DRG coding – Required.
• More than five years of inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center – Preferred.
• Experience with coding quality improvement projects – Preferred.
• Training experience – Preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) – Required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – Preferred.

EEO Commitment

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.