Inpatient Coding Education Analyst

Job Description

UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for an INPATIENT CODING EDUCATION ANALYSTS.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE

• Mondays - Fridays

• 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 Inpatient 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

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.

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 KPIs 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

• Bachelors 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.

• Must hold one of the following certifications: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician): RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based) CPC (Certified Professional Coder) COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) CIRCC (Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder) RCC (Radiology Certified Coder) ROCC (Radiation Oncology Certified Coder).

• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM CPT and HCPCS coding principles.

• Strong communication organizational analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.

• Ability to manage competing priorities meet deadlines and handle high-volume detail-oriented work.

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships across all levels of management and medical staff. Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

• Basic knowledge of Office 365.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

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.

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