Coding Quality Specialist 2

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 24,328 - 48,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Health savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Certification support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking an experienced coder/biller to support the patient financial services team. The role involves translating patient data into accurate codes to drive billing, insurance claims, and reimbursement processing. You will provide financial counseling to patients and participate in revenue cycle analysis.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of coding experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant coding experience required.
• Education: High School Diploma, or GED required.
• Licensure: See Job Requisition for Certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing, insurance claims, and payment processing.
• Provide financial counseling to patients about costs and payment options.
• Support revenue cycle analysis and coding accuracy for reimbursement.

Skills

Medical coding experience

Billing & claims

Financial counseling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

These jobs focus on managing the financial aspects of patient care, including billing, insurance claims, payment processing, financial counseling, utilization and revenue cycle analysis.

Code Translation

These roles are responsible for translating patient diagnoses, treatments, and procedures into standardized medical codes. Medical coders ensure accurate coding to support billing processes, comply with regulations, and maintain the integrity of patient health records for reimbursement and reporting purposes.

Role Description

Individual contributors who provide support to an organization, often in direct service, operational, technical or administrative functions. They spend the majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience.

Fully competent and productive individual contributor. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Makes minor adjustments to working methods. Communicates information that requires explanation or interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, or GED required.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant coding experience required.
• Licensure: See Job Requisition for Certification requirements.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $17.66 - $35.32 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.