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Coding Representative (Remote Eligible)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Iowa (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in Health Information Management, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding knowledge, Proficient in Microsoft Office, RHIA or RHIT certification required, Must receive certification within six months.

Key responsabilities:

Review and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
Meet targets for volume and accuracy of codes
Communicate with healthcare providers for code accuracy

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Job description

Medical Coder – Outpatient (Remote Eligible), Full-time (100%), University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Health Information Management, Hospital Support Services Building (HSSB), 3281 Ridgeway Drive, Coralville, IA 52241

Classification Title: Coding Representative

Department: Health Information Management, University of Iowa Health Care (HSSB, Coralville)

Pay Grade: 2B

Salary: Minimum advanced starting salary of $43,000 for non-credentialed coding staff; $45,000 for credentialed coding staff (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, etc.)

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday – Friday. Set schedule Mon.-Fri, negotiable hours between 6:00 A.M -6:00 P.M.

Location: Hospital Support Services Building (HSSB) in Coralville, Iowa

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

University of Iowa Health Care– recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States – is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day, more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Job Summary

Review medical record documentation to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes for hospital surgical and observation services. Adopt and incorporate initiatives that improve compliance and reduce risks to the institution.

This position is eligible to participate in remote work and applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered. Training will be held either on-site or virtually from the HSSB building at a length determined by the supervisor. Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon satisfactory job training. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Key Areas Of Responsibilities

Review medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes for hospital surgical and observation services consistent with coding compliance policies, Official Coding Guidelines and regulatory guidelines.
Meet and exceed targets regarding volume and accuracy of codes assigned.
Communicate with physicians, residents, staff and other providers when additional information is needed for accurate code assignment.

Note to applicant: The qualifications for this job posting are described as competencies or behaviors needed to be able to perform the job duties of the position at a defined proficiency level/standard. Proficiency levels for position are "extensive."

The Coding Representative position is part of the Revenue Cycle Family. For more information, please review the classification information.

Please note in regard to references: Five (5) professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process. ***

Education Required

Completion of a degree program in Health Information Management from AHIMA or medical coding certification program from AAPC and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of hospital outpatient ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding
Knowledge of medical terminology
Must be proficient in computer software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with accuracy to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

Certifications

Requires HIM certification such as RHIA or RHIT or coding certification (CCS, CCA or CPC) through a nationally recognized credentialing body (AHIMA or AAPC).
Must receive full certification within six months of hire

Desirable Qualifications

1-3 years of experience with hospital outpatient ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Knowledge, understanding and experience with CMS regulations and industry standards
Knowledge and experience utilizing Epic, 3M (or equivalent) MS DRG/APR DRG encoder/analyzer software

In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both a current resume and a cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. For questions, contact Marian Biggins at marian-biggins@uiowa.edu.

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Hours

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Coding Representative
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa

Compensation