About this role
Role Overview
- Develop and implement an organized monitoring system for the QA program structure
- Develop, conduct, and/or coordinate the review process for coding quality. This includes, analyzing errors and formulating advice/education, identifying and advising staff on quality improvement opportunities, participating in individualized feedback for coding staff, and summarizing results and identifying trends for specific educational opportunities
- Prepare summary reporting of the coding review results as requested.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Program Graduate Required
- Graduate of a Health Information Technology program Preferred
- Non-HCC roles: Experience with coding concepts (Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Disease 10th Edition-Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Health Care Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) HCC-specific roles: Experience in HCC Risk Adjustment Coding Required
- 3 years progressive coding experience (for non-HCC roles) or 3 years of experience in HCC Risk Adjustment (for HCC roles) Required
- 3 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties (non-HCC roles) or 3 years HCC Risk Adjustment Coding at a large health system or academic medical center (for HCC roles) Preferred
- For Non-HCC roles: Certification as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required
- For HCC-specific roles: Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment
- UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.