CODING SPECIALIST 2 (FULL-TIME, DAYS, REMOTE) – MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Who We Are

UW Medicine Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) supports UW Physicians (UWP), a practice group for more than 1,800 physicians and other healthcare professionals associated with UW Medicine. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Medical Center – Northwest, the UW School of Medicine, Valley Medical Center, and Airlift Northwest. UWP members also practice at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a partnership of UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

What We Are Looking For

FPPS has outstanding opportunities for multiple, full– time (100% FTE, 40 hours/week), day shift, CODING SPECIALIST 2’s. These positions are Remote – WA State residents only.

Required

WHAT YOU BRING:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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).
• Two years coding experience or equivalent education/experience.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT– SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT:

• Knowledge of and excellent working experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g., Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Identify all billable services (regardless of location rendered) requiring professional fee billing, as determined jointly by UWP and the Clinical Department:
• Review all applicable data sources (EPIC, ORCA, Mindscape,) or other, as applicable, for new admissions, transfers, discharges, expirations, ambulatory procedures, ambulatory visits or other possible sources of billable services.
• Access and review all available electronic or other appropriate information to identify billable services requiring professional fee billing.
• As necessary, request patient medical charts (for non– electronic providers).
• Code all documented required professional services, ensuring all are coded using the appropriate CPT & ICD– 10 codes. Ensures coded services, provider charges and medical record documentation meet appropriate guidelines or standards.
• Reviews and resolves coding denials and coding claim edits in Epic daily as part of routine operations.
• Consult with physicians, as appropriate, to verify services rendered and documented. Provide feedback to assist in provider understanding of coding and documentation issues and opportunities.
• Assist physicians and/or their representatives with questions pertaining to professional fees.
• Provide ongoing feedback to physicians and other providers regarding coding guidelines and requirements. May participate in “huddles,” Grand Rounds, or department specific sessions to facilitate timely and relevant feedback.
• For services coded, enter charges and comments in Epic.
• Utilize appropriate methods to ensure all documented professional services are submitted in a timely manner.
• Resolve any (outpatient and inpatient) coding edits in the Epic charge review work queues. Bring system and repetitive issues to attention of supervisor and physician champions to provide timely feedback loop designed to address root cause and prevent ongoing errors.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

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 .

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 a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

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 .

COVID– 19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21– 14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID– 19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID– 19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID– 19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID– 19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.