Coding Representative (Remote Eligible)

Medical Coder Inpatient (Remote Eligible) Full-time (100%) University of Iowa Health Care Department of Health Information Management Hospital Support Services Building (HSSB) 3281 Ridgeway Drive Coralville IA 52241

Classification Title : Coding Representative

Department : Health Information Management University of Iowa Health Care (HSSB Coralville)

Pay Grade : 2B

Salary : Minimum advanced starting salary of $45000 to Commensurate

Percent of Time : 100%

Schedule : Monday Friday. Set schedule Mon.-Fri negotiable 40 hours per week

Location : Hospital Support Services Building (HSSB) in Coralville Iowa

Staff Type : Professional & Scientific

Type of Position : Regular

University of Iowa Health Care recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States is Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is : Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Job Summary :

Review medical records to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for hospital inpatient stays. Adopt and incorporate initiatives that improve compliance and reduce risks to the institution.

This position is eligible to participate in remote work and applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered. Training will be held eitherONSITEor viaZOOMfrom the HSSB building at a length determined by the supervisor. Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon satisfactory job policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location .

Key Areas of Responsibilities :

• Review medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes consistent with coding compliance policies Official Coding Guidelines and regulatory guidelines.
• Meet and exceed targets regarding volume and accuracy of codes assigned.
• Communicate with physicians residents staff and other providers when additional information is needed for accurate code assignment.

Note to applicant : The qualifications for this job posting are described as competencies or behaviors needed to be able to perform the job duties of the position at a defined proficiency level / standard. Proficiency levels for position are extensive.

The Coding Representative position is part of the Revenue Cycle Family. For more information please review the classification information .

Education Required

Required Qualifications

Certifications

Desirable Qualifications

In order to be considered for interview applicants must upload both a current resume and a cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background questions contact Marian Biggins at

Applicant Resource Center

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

Hours :

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 : 00pm 4 : 00pm

Or by appointment

Contact to schedule a time to visit.

Additional Information

Compensation

Contact Information

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Data Entry,Deputy,Drafting,Hibernate,Administration Support,Activex

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1