Remote Quality Coding Auditor & Educator

UCHealth; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO and leave

Tuition reimbursement

Education programs

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

UCHealth seeks a Certified Professional Coder to ensure coding data integrity by reviewing diagnosis and procedure code assignments and validating MS-DRG, APC, or RVU designations. This position is 100% remote and open to eligible out-of-state candidates.

Responsibilities include conducting internal quality reviews, presenting coding education to staff and leadership, responding to physician queries, and reviewing coded claims data in response to denials while providing clear rationale for codes.

Qualifications

• Credentials listed are required or preferred for the coding role.
• 3 years of relevant experience is requested.
• EPIC and MD Audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal quality reviews and audits; monitor trends.
• Present coding education to staff and leadership.
• Respond to coding questions and physician queries.
• Review coded claims data in response to denials and service requests.
• Operate with critical thinking and minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Professional Coder

Certified Prof. Coder Apprentice

Reg Health Info Technician

High School diploma GED

Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC

3 years of relevant experience

Tools

EPIC

MD Audit Experience

Job description

UCHealth seeks a Certified Professional Coder to ensure coding data integrity by reviewing diagnosis and procedure code assignments and validating MS-DRG, APC, or RVU designations. This position is 100% remote and open to eligible out-of-state candidates.

Responsibilities include conducting internal quality reviews, presenting coding education to staff and leadership, responding to physician queries, and reviewing coded claims data in response to denials while providing clear rationale for codes.