Remote Outpatient Coding & Education Analyst

University of Washington Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Coding Auditor with education and training responsibilities within the Enterprise Records and Health Information unit. This role focuses on auditing, education, and policy development for coding across DRG, ICD, CPT and HCPCS, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation.

You will respond to coding questions, develop and deliver training, and monitor changes to maintain coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or related field.
• Coding auditing, analysis and education/training experience.
• Certification in RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CIC/COC/CIRCC/ROCC or related coding credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an organizational resource and content expert for current documentation and coding guidelines.
• Provide education and training on audit results and partner with Compliance on external audit education.
• Provide expert coding content knowledge to UW Medicine staff and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver role-specific training for ERHI Coding staff and implement monitoring, auditing and risk assessment activities.
• Monitor coding regulations and changes; advise on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with Compliance, CDI, Utilization Management and Patient Financial Services on coding/billing content issues.
• Perform coding audits, analyze results and generate audit reports.
• Review DRG and CPT denials for commercial payers.
• Document actions and maintain records per policy and law.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and improve content and UX.
• Manage audits and ensure alignment with UW Medicine Audit Policy.
• Contribute as needed to meet department deadlines.

Skills

Coding audits

Education & Training

Regulatory compliance

DRG/ICD/CPT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Health Sciences or related field

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Coding Auditor with education and training responsibilities within the Enterprise Records and Health Information unit. This role focuses on auditing, education, and policy development for coding across DRG, ICD, CPT and HCPCS, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation.

You will respond to coding questions, develop and deliver training, and monitor changes to maintain coding accuracy.