Coding Quality Coordinator, Inpatient Coding

Coding Quality Coordinator, Inpatient Coding

Location: Denver, CO, United States

Category: Professional/Management

Job Type: Full Time

Job ID: 139754

Description

Coding Quality Coordinator, Inpatient Coding

This is a full-time, remote/work from home, exempt/salary position on UCHealth’s Inpatient Coding team based in Denver, CO. Potential opportunity for eligible out-of-state applicants.

Responsible for coding data integrity by reviewing diagnosis and procedure code assignments, and validating MS-DRG and APR-DRG designations. Works closely with Leadership, CDI, Physician Advisors and other internal quality departments, providing answers to coding questions and correctly applying Official Coding guidelines, Coding Clinics and other official guidance which support your recommendations.

Job Duties

• Conducts internal quality reviews, in accordance with the Coding Compliance Plan. Reviews government, commercial and other external audits. Performs internal audits as requested by other departments. Monitors and reports issues/trends.
• Presents coding education to staff, leadership and others throughout the Health System. Provides training as necessary. Assists with developing and guiding SMEs responsibilities.
• Responds to coding questions submitted throughout the Health System. Reviews physician queries for appropriateness, and related correspondence.
• Reviews coded claims data in response to denials and customer service requests. Provides thorough rationale and explanation for proper code assignments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC
• 3 years of relevant coding experience

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree
• CCS

The pay range for this position is: $29.54 – $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years’ employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• 5 year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year