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Coding Specialist I

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 41779450

Posted On 04/07/2025

Refreshed On 05/08/2025

Job Overview

+ **Area of Interest:** Patient Services

+ **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0

+ **Department:** Administration - DQ

+ **Shift:** Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

+ **Job ID:** 163755

Overview

Coding Specialist I

Dubuque, IA

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full Time Benefits

Coding Specialist I review inpatient and outpatient medical records for documentation, abstracting and analyzing. Coders assign all codes to the highest level of specificity following the current guidelines for ICD-10-CM, CPT and, HCPCS. With the ability to understand and properly apply modifiers, CCI edits, medical policy rules (e.g., LCD/NCD), etc. in compliance with payor regulations.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Coding and Department Support

+ Assigns procedural codes according to coding conventions defined by the American Medical Association’s CPT manual, CMS, including the Correct Coding Initiative, Medicaid and other third-party payor policies as applicable.

+ Assigns diagnosis codes according to the ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

+ Research and resolve coding related issues accordingly per established EPIC Charge Review Work Queue functionality.

+ Attend clinic/provider meetings as necessary per the Coding Supervisor and/or the Operations Coding Manager.

+ Maintain quality scores at or above 95%.

+ Collaborate with Clinical Auditors to identify opportunities for improvement and provide guidance/counsel to providers

+ Review and analyze medical billing and coding for clinic claims.

+ Review and accurately verify coding for services and reimbursement in compliance with CPT and ICD guidelines as well as using appropriate modifiers and HCPC codes.

+ Ensure that all codes are current and active.

+ Report missing or incomplete documentation.

+ Assist with insurance and coding questions, conduct research as needed.

+ Communicate effectively and directly with clinical staff

Qualifications

Education

High-School diploma/GED.

Completion of nationally recognized coding program (AHIMA/AAPC)

Experience

Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 diagnosis, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS codes required

License(s)/Certification(s)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) current certification status required within one year of hire

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work as a team member

• Knowledge of medical billing and third party reimbursement policies preferred.

• Strong computer skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Primary Contact

13511

Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

563-589-2608

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

168

Job REQ #

41779450

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250407

End Date

20250607

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UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

* Foster Unity

* Own the Moment

* Champion Excellence

* Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.