OUTPATIENT SURGERY CODER (100% FTE, REMOTE)

OUTPATIENT SURGERY CODER (100% FTE, REMOTE)

Req #: 233531 Department: ENTERPRISE RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION Job Location: Remote/Hybrid Posting Date: 04/23/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 05/16/2024 Salary: $5,360 – $7,678 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

Req #: 233531 Department: ENTERPRISE RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION Job Location: Remote/Hybrid Posting Date: 04/23/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 05/16/2024 Salary: $5,360 – $7,678 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity to for an OUTPATIENT SURGERY CODER.

WORK SCHEDULE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mondays – Fridays

100% Remote

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Implements the mission and goals of Enterprise Records and Health Information and incorporating a “patients are first” service culture

Performs daily activities related to coding and charge submission of abstract Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and/or Current Dental Terminology (CDT) facility fee ambulatory surgery 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

ERHI is an integral part of the Enterprise Revenue Cycle and has a unique role in the organization that supports both clinical and operational activities.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Epic and/or Cerner to identify all billable ambulatory surgery procedures and services requiring facility fee coding be captured through Epic Hospital Billing (HB) and 3M computer assisted coding (CAC)

Ensures all appropriate ICD, CPT and/or HCPCS code(s) and quantities are charged

Reviews and resolves coding edits related to procedures and services charged during the ambulatory surgery visit in the operating room at the time of completing coding

Consults with physicians and/or clinical department representatives, as appropriate, to verify services were rendered, documented and meets the requirements for coding as an outpatient/ambulatory patient type

Maintains three day coding turnaround times for ambulatory surgery accounts based on date of service

Identifies and escalates to Coding Leadership impacts to timely coding and charge capture, and avoidable delays for billing and reimbursement

Performs special projects and other duties assigned.

May perform the work of lower level classifications of the Coding Specialist series.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three year 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).

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. 

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

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