• Coding Specialist 4

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Job Description

    UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for a **RADIOLOGY CODER**

    WORK SCHEDULE

    + 100% FTE, Days

    + 100% Remote

    POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS

    Responsible for performing daily activities related to coding and charge submission of abstract Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) professional fee and facility Radiology coding and billing.

     

    Analyzes the medical record to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), CPT and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to ensure correct code assignment and optimal reimbursement in compliance with state and federal guidelines

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

    Enterprise 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.

     

    ERHI provides advice and resources related to the lifecycle management of all UW Medicine records

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Reviews available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS to identify all billable Radiology procedures and services requiring facility and professional fee coding, ensuring all necessary codes use the appropriate ICD, CPT and/or HCPCS code(s) and quantities

    + Queries physicians and/or consults with clinical department representatives, as appropriate, to verify services were rendered and documented timely.

    + Provides feedback to the School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Radiology to assist in the understanding of coding and documentation issues and revenue opportunities.

    + Maintains three day turnaround times for Radiology Coding based on the date of service; and understands charge lag impact for facility and professional fee services.

    REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    + High school diploma or equivalent and three years' coding experience or equivalent education/experience

    + 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)

    UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further

    UW 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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

     

    Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

    Pay Range Minimum:

    $71,052.00 annual

    Pay Range Maximum:

    $101,700.00 annual

    Other Compensation:

    -

    Benefits:

    For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

    Shift:

    First Shift (United States of America)

     

    Temporary or Regular?

     

    This is a regular position

    FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

    100.00%

    Union/Bargaining Unit:

    SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

     

    About the UW

     

    Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

     

    UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . 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 [email protected] .

     

    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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.