What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coding Specialist II – Inpatient position at UW Health?
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This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states. This will be discussed during the interview process.
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.
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We are seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient to:
- Determine and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, in addition to present on admission indicators, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, using official coding guidelines and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology/disease processes.
- Identify cases with clinical indicators that may require provider documentation clarification and/or specificity in order to accurately assign codes; collaborate with CDIS team as part of the clinical documentation validation and physician query workflows.
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.
- 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.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent and graduate of or currently enrolled in a Medical Coding Program. In lieu of a Medical Coding education, an active coding certification is required. Required
- Graduate of a Health Information Technology program Preferred
Work Experience
- 1 year of progressive inpatient facility coding experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) within 1 Year Required or
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) within 1 Year Required or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) within 1 Year Required
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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