Coding Representative - Professional Coding Division; PCD - Patient Financial Services

Coding Representative

University of Iowa Health Care's department of Professional Coding Division is seeking a Coding Representative to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes for services including comprehensive coding professional services, professional outpatient encounters, and professional services provided during hospital inpatient stays.

This position is eligible to participate in remote work and applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered. Training will be held either ONSITE or via Hybrid (Inhouse/Teams) from the HSSB building at a length determined by the supervisor. Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon a satisfactory job training opportunity. Per 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.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 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.®

WE CARE Core Values:

• Welcoming:
  We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard; that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees; and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence:
  We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.
• Collaboration:
  
  We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork – guided by compassion – is the best way to work.
• Accountability:
  We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect:
  We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment:
  We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review medical records to assign CPT/HCPCS and/or ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with internal policies, coding guidelines, and regulations.
• Monitor compliance/coding standards and policies to ensure UI Health Care receives full and accurate reimbursement for services in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Communicate with physicians/other qualified health care practitioners, residents, and other staff when additional information is needed for accurate code assignment, or to resolve situations where the recommended coded service is not supported in the documentation and/or not consistent with coding and regulatory guidelines.
• Meet departmental targets regarding volume and accuracy of codes assigned.
• Adopt and incorporate initiatives that improve compliance and reduce risks to the institution.
• Assist in providing and analyzing reports related to documentation issues, coding patterns, physician productivity, reimbursement trends, etc.
• Participate in internal coding and development training when needed.

Classification

Title:

Coding Representative

Department:
Professional Coding Division (Patient Financial Services)

Staff Type:
Professional & Scientific

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Pay Grade: 2B

Location:

Hospital Support Services Buildings (HSSB) in Coralville, Iowa

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and/or experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of professional/physician coding rules. Experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and Outpatient coding guidelines for official coding and…