Coding & Revenue Integrity Education Specialist

UW Health; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Two-week parental leave

Tuition benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

UW Health in Wisconsin seeks a Coding and Revenue Integrity Education Specialist to educate staff on clinical documentation and medical coding that impact revenue.

You will develop training materials for CDI staff, collaborate on system applications, and use EMR capabilities to streamline coding and ensure revenue protection. This remote role requires 2+ years in coding/CDI and relevant certifications, with flexible scheduling and commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health information technology/health information management or related field.
• At least 2 years of progressive coding or CDI experience.
• Experience with training, organizational development, or project management is preferred.
• At least one of CPC/CCS/CCS-P/RHIA/RHIT/CCDS/CDIP is required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and educate all levels of the organization on clinical documentation and medical coding that impact revenue.
• Collaborate to develop and provide training materials and resources for CDI staff and system applications.
• Utilize coding knowledge management and EMR functionality to streamline coding, documentation, and revenue protection.

Skills

Coding

CDI

Training Dev

Education Materials

Education

Associate's Degree in health information technology

Bachelor's Degree in health information technology

Job description

Job Description

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. While there is some scheduling flexibility, there are times that require availability between the hours of 8am to 4:30pm CST, Monday – Friday. This will be discussed in the interview process. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position is remote.

Applicants hired into this position can work from most states.

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.

Approved Remote Work States List

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Coding and Revenue Integrity Education Specialist to:

• Understand and educate to all levels of the organization on clinical documentation and medical coding that impact revenue.
• Collaborate and develop/provide training/resource materials for technical & system applications utilized by Coding and CDI staff to gain efficiency.
• Effectively use coding and clinical documentation knowledge management, the electronic medical record functionality and technology to streamline and support staff in their coding, clinical documentation and revenue protection.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education

• Associate's Degree in health information technology, health information management, or related healthcare field. Two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree in addition to the experience below required.
• Bachelor's Degree in health information technology, health information management, or related healthcare field preferred.

Work Experience

• 2 years of progressively responsible coding or CDI experience required.

Experience With Coding & CDI Quality Improvement Projects Preferred.

• Experience in training, organizational development activities, or project management principles preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• At least one (1) of the following certifications is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Admin (RHIA), Registered Health Info Tech (RHIT), Certified Clin Doc Spec (CCDS), Certified Doc Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) required.

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.