Coding Quality Specialist 2 (PB – PM&R |Musculoskeletal)

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 24,946 - 35,530; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Certification and education support

Job summary

UVA Health in Virginia is seeking a qualified individual for coding responsibilities including assigning and reviewing diagnostic codes (ICD-10-CM) for E/M services and procedures. The role requires three years of coding experience and certification as CPC or CCS-P.

Advantages include a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts. The starting base rate for this role is $21.95 hourly, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of coding/clinical experience required.
• Certification as CPC through AAPC or CCS-P through AHIMA needed.
• Ability to work with various coding and documentation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assign and review diagnostic codes for billing and research purposes.
• Train and mentor junior coding staff.
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations in coding.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Coding guidelines

Medical terminology

Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Codifying software

Epic software

Job description

Responsibilities

Assigns and reviews the accuracy of the diagnostic codes (ICD-10‑CM) and CPT codes for providers’ Evaluation and Management Services (E/M), procedures and diagnostic testing in all settings for purposes of billing, research and providing information to government and regulatory agencies. Incumbent may perform only certain of the following responsibilities depending on their work assignment.

• Reviews documentation in medical record to appropriately assign ICD-10‑CM, CPT‑4, HCPCS and modifiers within a timely manner to capture all services rendered by providers at all locations. Encounters may be within Epic, outside electronic medical record systems, or based on paper documentation.
• Reviews and resolves charge sessions that fail charge review edits, claim edits and follow‑up work queues, identifies areas of opportunity based on findings/resolution of errors.
• Manages assigned charge review and coding‑related claim edit work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge capture. Accurately deciphers charge error reasons and plans follow‑up steps.
• Assists physicians/providers with questions regarding coding and documentation guidelines.
• Provides ongoing feedback based on observations from coding physician/provider documentation. Identifies opportunities for education and communicates trends to coding leadership and/or provider education team.
• Ensures all coded services meet appropriate governmental regulations and guidelines, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) or payer‑specific guidelines.
• Utilizes available resources for assignment of codes as necessary (e.g., Diagnostic Imaging system, Lab system, Emergency, Epic, and coding reference software and/or books).
• Trains and provides mentorship to Coding Quality Specialist Level 1 staff to effectively perform their job responsibilities following current coding policies and procedures at the discretion of coding leadership.
• Assists coders with medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques.
• Assists other coders in resolving coding issues/questions.
• Performs peer review as directed from coding leadership.
• Queries physicians to obtain clarification or missing elements in the record preventing correct coding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Three years of coding/clinical experience

Licensure: Must be CPC through AAPC or CCS‑P through AHIMA to qualify for all functional areas.

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 starting base rate for this role is $21.95 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

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.