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OUTPATIENT CODING EDUCATION ANALYST

University of Washington, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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University of Washington . Work schedule: 100% FTE, Monday – Friday, 100% remote. Job Description: UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information (ERHI) has an outstanding opportunity for an

Outpatient Coding Education Analyst . Responsibilities

Audit, educate, and train in one or more ERHI coding content areas with coding oversight. Serve as an expert in coding and respond to general coding questions (ICD, DRG, CPT, HCPCS). Develop and/or implement 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 procedures. Perform coding audits, analyze results, create audit reports, and provide education and training on audit results; partner with Compliance on external audit education. Review DRG and CPT claim denials for commercial payers; maintain written documentation of actions, activities, or assessments in accordance with state and federal law and institutional policies. Retain records in accordance with UW Medicine Records Retention Schedule and department policy. Evaluate billing/coding/documentation behavior and identify recommendations for improvement; review and determine effectiveness of training against KPI and industry standards; recommend content and UX enhancements. Develop and deliver role-specific training for ERHI Coding staff; implement effective monitoring, auditing, and risk assessment activities. Manage or conduct audits in accordance with UW Medicine Audit Policy. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline, Business Administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible related experience, including coding auditing, analysis, education, and training. About UW

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. Our mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. We strive to create a respectful, welcoming environment for patients, families, students and colleagues. Benefits & Details

Pay Range: Minimum $69,576.00 annually; Maximum $104,352.00 annually. Benefits information: For details, visit the UW benefits site. Shift: First Shift (United States of America). FTE: 100.00% Temporary or Regular: Regular position. Equity statement: The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. For disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants may be required to disclose substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct as part of state law.

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