Outpatient Coding Education Analyst

University of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 69,576 - 107,628; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking an Outpatient Coding Education Analyst with expertise in coding education and auditing. This role is fully remote and requires a Bachelor's degree along with 3 years of relevant experience.

The Analyst will be responsible for conducting coding audits, developing training materials, and ensuring compliance with documentation guidelines. Compensation ranges between $69,576 and $107,628 annually, with a focus on continuous improvement in training and coding practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience including coding auditing.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding audits and create audit reports.
• Develop and deliver role-specific training.
• Evaluate and identify recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Coding auditing

Education and training

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline or related field

Job description

Job Description

UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for an OUTPATIENT CODING EDUCATION ANALYST. Candidates with pathology and at least one other outpatient specialty experience such as radiology or emergency department will be prioritized.

Work Schedule

• 100% FTE
• Monday–Friday
• 100% Remote

Position Highlights

• Performs daily activities related to auditing, education and training of one or more content areas ERHI has coding oversight for
• Serve as an expert in coding, respond to general coding questions (ICD, DRG, CPT and HCPCS), engage in the development and/or implementation of audit/monitoring plans, participate in the development and/or delivery of educational and outreach materials, report on unit activities, maintain unit records, monitor regulatory developments, and help develop Coding program policies and procedure

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Serve as an organization resource and content expert for current documentation and coding guidelines
• Perform coding audits, analyze results and create audit reports and provide education and training on the results of internal audits and partner with Compliance on external audit education
• Review DRG and CPT claim denials for commercial payers and maintain written documentation of actions, activities or assessments (e.g., investigations, patient rights, audits, process improvement projects, corrective action plans, education and training plans) in accordance with state and federal law, and institutional policies
• Retains records in accordance with the UW Medicine Records Retention Schedule and department policy
• Evaluate billing/coding/documentation behavior and identify recommendations for improvement
• Review, analyze and determine effectiveness of training, assess effectiveness against entity/workforce member type/and industry KPI's and recommend enhancements to training content and user experience
• Maintain written documentation of actions, activities or assessments (e.g., investigations, audits) in accordance with state and federal law, and institutional policies
• Develop and deliver role‑specific training for ERHI Coding staff, develop and implement effective monitoring, auditing and risk assessment activities
• Manage or conduct audits, and ensure they are performed in accordance with the UW Medicine Audit Policy

Required Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline, Business Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
• Minimum of 3 years increasingly responsible related experience, including coding auditing, analysis, education and training

Desired

• Experience performing root cause analysis (RCA) and resolving coding claim denials
• 2 years of coding edit resolution experience

Compensation

• Pay Range Minimum: $69,576.00 annual
• Pay Range Maximum: $107,628.00 annual

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.