Coding Specialist 4

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$71,052 - $101,700•Remote

About The Position

UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for a RADIOLOGY CODER WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE, Days 100% Remote POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS Responsible for performing daily activities related to coding and charge submission of abstract Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) professional fee and facility Radiology coding and billing. Analyzes the medical record to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), CPT and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to ensure correct code assignment and optimal reimbursement in compliance with state and federal guidelines DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Enterprise Records and Health Information (ERHI) is a Shared Service Department that supports all aspects of the patient medical record from governance, integrity, documentation timeliness, completion, clinical coding, billing, release, and tracking to management of access, retention, and destruction. ERHI provides advice and resources related to the lifecycle management of all UW Medicine records UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and three years' coding experience or equivalent education/experience
Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC)

Responsibilities

Reviews available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS to identify all billable Radiology procedures and services requiring facility and professional fee coding, ensuring all necessary codes use the appropriate ICD, CPT and/or HCPCS code(s) and quantities
Queries physicians and/or consults with clinical department representatives, as appropriate, to verify services were rendered and documented timely.
Provides feedback to the School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Radiology to assist in the understanding of coding and documentation issues and revenue opportunities.
Maintains three day turnaround times for Radiology Coding based on the date of service; and understands charge lag impact for facility and professional fee services.