Inpatient Coding Education Analyst

Job DescriptionUW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for an INPATIENT CODING EDUCATION ANALYSTS.WORK SCHEDULE100% FTEMondays - Fridays100% RemotePOSITION HIGHLIGHTSPerforms daily activities related to auditing, education and training of one or more content areas ERHI has coding oversight forServe as an expert in Inpatient coding , respond to general coding questions (ICD, DRG, CPT and HCPCS), engage in the development and/or implementation of audit/monitoring plans, participate in the development and/or delivery of educational and outreach materials, report on unit activities, maintain unit records, monitor regulatory developments, and help develop Coding program policies and procedureDEPARTMENT 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.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESServe as an organization resource and content expert for current documentation and coding guidelinesPerform coding audits, analyze results and create audit reports and provide education and training on the results of internal audits and partner with Compliance on external audit educationReview DRG and CPT claim denials for commercial payers and maintain written documentation of actions, activities or assessments (e.g., investigations, patient rights, audits, process improvement projects, corrective action plans, education and training plans) in accordance with state and federal law, and institutional policiesRetains records in accordance with the UW Medicine Records Retention Schedule and department policyEvaluate billing/coding/documentation behavior and identify recommendations for improvementReview, analyze and determine effectiveness of training, assess effectiveness against entity/workforce member type/and industry KPI's and recommend enhancements to training content and user experienceMaintain written documentation of actions, activities or assessments (e.g., investigations, audits) in accordance with state and federal law, and institutional policiesDevelop and deliver role-specific training for ERHI Coding staff, develop and implement effective monitoring, auditing and risk assessment activitiesManage or conduct audits, and ensure they are performed in accordance with the UW Medicine Audit PolicyREQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline, Business Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experienceMinimum of 3 years increasingly responsible related experience, including coding auditing, analysis, education and training.Must hold one of the following certifications: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician): RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CIRCC (Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder), RCC (Radiology Certified Coder), ROCC (Radiation Oncology Certified Coder).Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding principles.Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and handle high-volume, detail-oriented work.Strong interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships across all levels of management and medical staff. Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.Proficient in MS Office Suite.Basic knowledge of Office 365.Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum:$82,800.00 annualPay Range Maximum:$104,400.00 annualOther Compensation:-Benefits:For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular?This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:Not ApplicableABOUT 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.SummaryLocation: Seattle, Non-CampusType: Full time