Coord Quality Coding, Professional Coding

Overview

Title:

Coordinator Quality Coding, Professional Coding

Location:

UCHealth Admin Lowry, US:

CO:
Denver

Department: UCHlth Professional Coding

FTE:
Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Responsible for coding data integrity by reviewing diagnosis and procedure code assignments, and validating MS-DRG, APC, or RVU designations.

• Conduct internal quality reviews, in accordance with the Coding Compliance Plan.
• Review government, commercial and other external audits.
• Perform internal audits as requested by other departments.
• Monitor and report issues/trends.
• Presents coding education to staff, leadership and others throughout the Health System. Provide training as necessary. Assist with developing and guiding SMEs responsibilities.
• Respond to coding questions submitted throughout the Health System. Review physician queries for appropriateness, and related correspondence.
• Review coded claims data in response to denials and customer service requests. Provide thorough rationale and explanation for proper code assignments.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Credentials:
• Essential
• Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder
• Certified Coding Specialist
• Certified Professional Coder
• Certified Prof. Coder Apprentice
• Reg Health Info Technician
• High School diploma or GED
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC
• 3 years of relevant experience

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up options
• Employer-paid short term and long-term disability with buy-up options
• Wellness benefits
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HD/HSA plan), identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discount programs
• Education benefits, including potential tuition coverage; up to $5,250 per calendar year in some programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility with assistance navigating loans

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities where it does not cause an undue hardship.

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