Medical Coding Lead- Professional Provider Services, Surgical Coding

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Middleton, WI

4d • Remote

About The Position

Work Schedule : This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday – Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 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 Be part of something remarkable Advance your coding career at UW Health! We are seeking a Medical Coding Lead to: Monitor coding operations with respect to workflows and regular reporting: evaluate workflows for maximum efficiencies and problem solve work queue issues when accounts/charges are not flowing properly, making recommendations as necessary. Answer charging, coding, Epic or other software related questions from coders, CDI, clinical and Revenue Cycle staff. Perform research, run various reporting and assist with general coding as needed and as requested. Provide coding training within the Coding Department and perform research on coding issues. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required or equivalent and Medical Coding Education Required
• 3 years progressive coding experience Required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• More than five (5) years of coding experience in an academic medical center Preferred
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor coding operations with respect to workflows and regular reporting
• Evaluate workflows for maximum efficiencies and problem solve work queue issues when accounts/charges are not flowing properly, making recommendations as necessary.
• Answer charging, coding, Epic or other software related questions from coders, CDI, clinical and Revenue Cycle staff.
• Perform research, run various reporting and assist with general coding as needed and as requested.
• Provide coding training within the Coding Department and perform research on coding issues.

Benefits

• 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
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees