Coding Quality Analyst - PB

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Coding Quality Analyst - PB to develop, conduct, and coordinate the review process for coding quality. You will analyze errors, advise staff on quality improvement opportunities, and provide individualized feedback to coders.

The role requires CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS proficiency, 3+ years in coding/review in healthcare, and CPC/CCS/CIC/COC/CCS-P certification. UW Health offers flexible shifts and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Coding Program required.
• Two years of Coding experience may be considered in lieu of the medical coding program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field preferred.
• Graduate of a Health Information Technology program preferred.
• 3 years of related coding or review experience in a health care setting required.
• 5 years multi-specialty professional coding experience in an academic medical center preferred.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database software required.
• Experience with CPT/ ICD-10-CM/ HCPCS required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office required.
• Licenses & Certifications: CPC/ CCS/ CIC/ COC/ CCS-P required; CPMA/ RHIT/ RHIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, conduct, and coordinate the review process for coding quality.
• Analyze errors and advise staff on quality improvement opportunities.
• Participate in individualized feedback for coding staff and summarize results.
• Prepare summary reporting of coding review results and identify trends for educational opportunities.
• Assist in education initiatives and provide targeted guidance to staff.

Skills

Coding concepts

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Education

Medical Coding Program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in health care related field

Health Information Technology program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

Work Schedule:

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are primarily day hours, actual shifts are flexible and the specifics will be discussed in the interview process. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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.

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We are seeking a Coding Quality Analyst - PB to:

Develop, conduct, and/or coordinate the review process for coding quality. This includes, analyzing errors and formulating advice/education, identifying and advising staff on quality improvement opportunities, participating in individualized feedback for coding staff, and summarizing results and identifying trends for specific educational opportunities.

Prepare summary reporting of the coding review results as requested.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.

Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field preferred

Graduate of a Health Information Technology program preferred

Work Experience

3 years of related coding or review experience in a health care setting required

5 years multi-specialty professional coding experience in an academic medical center preferred

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database software required

Experience with coding concepts (Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Disease 10th Edition-Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Health Care Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) required

Experience using Microsoft Office required

Licenses & Certifications:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) required

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or 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.

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