Coord Quality Coding, Inpatient

UC Health•Denver, CO

41d•$34 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Conducts internal quality reviews, in accordance with the Coding Compliance Plan. Reviews government, commercial and other external audits. Performs internal audits as requested by other departments. Monitors and reports issues/trends.
Presents coding education to staff, leadership and others throughout the Health System. Provides training as necessary. Assists with developing and guiding SMEs responsibilities.
Responds to coding questions submitted throughout the Health System. Reviews physician queries for appropriateness, and related correspondence.
Reviews coded claims data in response to denials and customer service requests. Provides 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.

Benefits

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):
Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
403(b) with employer matching contributions
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
Wellness benefits
Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.