University of Washington

INPATIENT CODING EDUCATION ANALYST

  • University of Washington
  • Remote
  • 3 months ago
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Job Description

INPATIENT CODING EDUCATION ANALYST



Req #:
239438

Department:
UW MEDICINE ENTERPRISE RECORDS & HEALTH INFO

Job Location:
Remote/Hybrid

Posting Date:
10/03/2024

Closing Info:
Closes On 10/31/2024

Salary:
$5,798 - $8,696 per month

Other Compensation:

Shift:
First Shift

Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.


UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for an INPATIENT CODING ANALYST

WORK SCHEDULE
  • 100% FTE, Days
  • 100% Remote

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Serves as expert in their respective content area(s), respond to general coding questions
  • 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
  • Manage the daily activities of the Coding content-related responsibilities, respond to Coding questions and inquiries, serve as a content expert developing and delivering ad hoc training, investigating Coding concerns

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • Enterprise Records and Health Information (ERHI) is a Shared Service Department that supports all aspects of the patient medical record from governance, integrity, documentation timeliness, completion, clinical coding, billing, release, and tracking to management of access, retention, and destruction.
  • ERHI provides advice and resources related to the lifecycle management of all UW Medicine records
  • ERHI is an integral part of the Enterprise Revenue Cycle and has a unique role in the organization that supports both clinical and operational activities.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as an organization resource and content expert for current documentation and coding guidelines
  • Provide education and training on the results of internal audits and partner with Compliance on external audit education
  • Provide expert coding content knowledge to UW Medicine staff and other key stakeholders
  • Develop and deliver role-specific training for ERHI Coding staff, develop and implement effective monitoring, auditing and risk assessment activities.
  • Monitor developments in related rules, regulations and coding changes; make recommendations to the Assistant Director, as needed, to maintain coding compliance/quality and mitigate risk.
  • Conduct proactive risk assessments as directed and report results to Director
  • Coordinate with and provide guidance to Compliance, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Utilization Management, Clinical Resource Management and Patient Financial Services on matters involving coding/billing compliance content related issues.
  • Perform coding audits, analyze results and create audit reports
  • Review DRG and CPT claim denials for commercial payers
  • Maintain written documentation of actions, activities or assessments (e.g., investigations, patient rights, audits, process improvement projects, corrective action plans, education and training plans)
  • Evaluate billing/coding/documentation behavior and identify recommendations for improvement, provide consultation and best practice guidance to engage and influence outcomes
  • 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 equivalent combination of education and/or work experience; coding knowledge and experience in facility and/or professional coding.
  • Minimum of 4 years increasingly responsible related experience, including coding auditing, analysis, education and training.
  • Coding and documentation expertise in either inpatient or outpatient facility coding.
  • Current coding certification of a minimum of one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CIC, COC, CIRCC, RCC.
  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding principles and guidelines.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications and electronic medical records systems.

    UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further
    UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.



    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.


    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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

    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.

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