What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
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.
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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.
Education:
Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education
Preferred - Graduate of a Health Information Technology program
Work Experience:
Minimum - Two years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience
Preferred - Two or more years of inpatient facility coding experience in an Academic Medical Center and/or Level 1 Trauma Center
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required
Preferred - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
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UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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.