Coordinator, Quality Medical Coding, Professional Billing UCHealth - 3.7 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $29.54 - $44.31 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account AD&D insurance Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Loan forgiveness Pet insurance Qualifications Medical coding AHIMA Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Coordinator, Quality Medical Coding, Professional Billing Location:

UCHealth Admin Lowry, US:

CO:

Denver Department:

UCHlth Professional Coding FTE:

Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:

Days Pay:

$29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Responsible for coding data integrity by reviewing diagnosis and procedure code assignments, and validating MS-DRG, APC, or RVU designations. This is a remote position; eligible out-of-state candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities:

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. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

High School diploma GED. Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC. 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

Medical Coding experience for Professional Billing. Medical Coding auditing and educating experience. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three 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 three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents 403(b) with employer matching contributions Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options Wellness benefits Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs 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 qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

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. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. AF 123 Who We Are (uchealth.org)