Coding Quality Analyst - PB

UW Health • Middleton, WI

2d • $30 - $46 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Coding Quality Analyst – PB to 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. The role also involves preparing summary reporting of the coding review results as requested.

Requirements

• 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.
• 3 years of related coding or review experience in a health care setting required
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database software required
• 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) required
• Experience using Microsoft Office required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field preferred
• Graduate of a Health Information Technology program preferred
• 5 years multi-specialty professional coding experience in an academic medical center preferred
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, conduct, and/or coordinate the review process for coding quality.
• Analyze errors and formulate advice/education.
• Identify and advise staff on quality improvement opportunities.
• Participate in individualized feedback for coding staff.
• Summarize results and identify trends for specific educational opportunities.
• Prepare summary reporting of the coding review results as requested.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED