This is a Monday - Friday, 40 hours per weekday shift position. Start time is
flexible between the hours of 6am - 9am CST, eight hours per day is required.
This is a remote position. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an
approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view
the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States Listing
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Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Coding Quality Analyst to:
Assess the accuracy and completeness of the coding of inpatient cases by
performing retrospective and concurrent audits and to ensure compliance with
coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Provide feedback to coding team members regarding audit results and respond to
coding questions.
Assist with the training and onboarding new Inpatient Coders, including
auditing.
Maintain internal coding guidelines; research, prepare and disseminate
information related to official coding guidance updates.
Work collaboratively with the Coding and CDI Quality Analyst teams for DRG
issues and other operational activities, including internal and external
secondary coding reviews.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time
off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow
for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by
helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former
colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
Graduate of a medical coding program required. Two (2) years of Coding
experience may be considered in lieu of the medical coding program in addition
to the experience below.
Graduate of a Health Information Technology Program preferred.
Work Experience
3 years of progressive acute care hospital inpatient coding experience to
include experience coding MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs required.
5 years or more of inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center
preferred.
Experience with coding quality audits and improvement projects preferred.
Training experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information
Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for
everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for
people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as
we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each
employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW
Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
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