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INPATIENT CODER

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.Department:

UW MEDICINE ENTERPRISE RECORDS & HEALTH INFOPosting Date:

10/10/2024Closing Info:

Closes On 10/31/2024Union Position:

YesShift:

First ShiftBenefits:

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.INPATIENT CODERWORK SCHEDULE100% FTE, DaysMondays - Fridays100% RemotePOSITION HIGHLIGHTSImplements the mission and goals of Enterprise Records and Health Information, incorporating a “patients are first” service culture.Performs daily activities related to abstract Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) coding and billing.Analyzes 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 DESCRIPTIONEnterprise 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms chart analysis and assigns ICD-CM and ICD-PCS codes using 3M computer assisted coding (CAC) to compute the final DRG assignment to diagnoses and procedures in an integrated system to ensure appropriate coding for the facility inpatient billing and reimbursement.Reviews patient records upon admission and at discharge to the inpatient Rehabilitation Unit; assigns codes to each record to assure proper Case Mix Group (CMG) assignment and appropriate reimbursement to the facility for Medicare Rehab patients.Abstracts and/or reviews necessary patient data within 3M CAC and Cerner to ensure data integrity, accurate reimbursement, proper case mix and hospital decision support.Identifies the need for documentation clarity and works with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) department to review clinical documentation and/or request provider documentation clarification.Maintains four day turnaround times for inpatient coding based on the discharge date and understands charge lag impacts, especially for high dollar accounts and long length of stays (LOS).REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalent and three years of 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 FurtherUW 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.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.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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