Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for an Inpatient Coding Lead.
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE, 100% Remote
Days
Mondays - Fridays
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Implements the mission and goals of Enterprise Records and Health Information, and incorporating a "patients are first" service culture
Responsible for assigning and instructing the work of the Coding Specialists who perform daily activities related to of abstract Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) facility Inpatient coding and billing
Assists in analyzing the medical record to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Clinical Modification (CM) diagnoses and Procedure Coding System (PCS) procedure 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
Assists the Inpatient Coding Supervisor in the direction of the workflow of Inpatient Coders and the coordination of Inpatient Coding activities to ensure successful day to day operations of the team
Assigns and schedules work to the Inpatient Coders in Epic to meet defined timely coding goals for each division or service area.
Prepares and sends daily Inpatient Coding Virtual Huddle with team status, current volumes, coding assignments and priority accounts to Coders.
Prepares and send daily Leadership Summary to Coding Leadership with team status summary, current volumes and previous day(s) Coder productivity
Reviews and resolves Inpatient coding edits related to procedures and services coded by the Inpatient Coders by reviewing all available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Cerner and monitors Epic work queue trends and escalates to Coding Leadership impacts to timely coding, and avoidable delays for billing and reimbursement.
Assists in identifying performance deficiencies related to quality and productivity.
Assists with the Coding Education Analyst team with the development and training of new Inpatient Coding staff, as appropriate.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
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).
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
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.
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 dso@uw.edu.
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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