• Coding & Reimbursement Specialist-Sr

    University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)


    Responsible for the assignment of appropriate.ICD-10-CM/PCS and /or CPT-4 codes to obtain accurate DRG or APC assignment for proper reimbursement and data collection.

     

    + Assigns all pertinent ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT-4 procedure codes based on official inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines.

    + Abstracts diagnosis and procedure codes as well as other required data elements as specified by the department or area of the Medical Center into the required Health System computer program (360 CAC EPIC etc.).

    + Attends educational sessions.

    + In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

     

    Experience: 5 years of relevant experience.

     

    Licensure: Coding certification is required through the AHIMA or AAPC as a RHIA RHIT CCS CCS-P CPC CCA and CPC-H.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

     

    Position Compensation Range: $24.24 - $48.48 Hourly

    Benefits

    + Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    + Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

    + Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Certification and education support

    + Generous Paid Time Off

     

    UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.