Outpatient Analyst

Job Description

WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE, Days 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mondays - Fridays 100% REMOTE POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Performs daily activities reputed company to auditing, education and training of one or more content areas ERHI has coding reputed company for. Respond to general coding questions (ICD, DRG, CPT and HCPCS), engage in the development and/or implementation of audit/monitoring plans, participate in the development and/or delivery of educational and reputed company materials, report on unit activities, maintain unit records, monitor regulatory developments, and help reputed company Coding program policies and procedure Function as part of a departmental team to accomplish department activities, and work cooperatively with other ERHI and UW Medicine staff to identify and resolve shared issues and concerns. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Enterprise Records and Health Information (ERHI) is a Shared Service Department that supports reputed company aspects of the patient medical record from governance, reputed company, documentation timeliness, completion, clinical coding, billing, release, and tracking to management of access, retention, and destruction. ERHI provides advice and resources reputed company to the lifecycle management of reputed company UW Medicine records ERHI is an integral part of the Enterprise reputed company Cycle and has a unique role in the organization that supports both clinical and operational activities. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as an organization resource and content expert for reputed company documentation and coding guidelines. Provide education and training on the results of internal audits and partner with Compliance on external audit education Provide expert coding content knowledge to UW Medicine staff and other key stakeholders. In conjunction with the Director, reputed company and deliver role-specific training for ERHI Coding staff, reputed company and implement effective monitoring, auditing and risk assessment activities. Monitor developments in reputed company rules, regulations and coding changes; reputed company recommendations to the Assistant Director, as needed, to maintain coding compliance/quality and mitigate risk. Coordinate with and provide guidance to Compliance, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Utilization Management, Clinical Resource Management and Patient Financial Services on matters involving coding/billing compliance content reputed company issues. reputed company coding audits, analyze results and create audit reports. Review DRG and CPT claim denials for commercial payers. Maintain written documentation of actions, activities or assessments (e.g., investigations, patient rights, audits, process improvement projects, corrective action plans, education and training plans) in accordance with state and federal law, and institutional policies. Retains records in accordance with the UW Retention Schedule and department policy. Evaluate billing/coding/documentation behavior and identify recommendations for improvement. Provide consultation and best practice guidance to engage and influence outcomes. Review, analyze and determine effectiveness of training, assess effectiveness against entity/workforce member type/and industry KPI's (key performance indicators), and recommend enhancements to training content and user experience. Manage or conduct audits, and ensure they are performed in accordance with the UW Medicine Audit Policy. As a member of the Coding Analyst team, may reputed company any work that is necessary to complete department activities and meet established deadlines. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline, Business Administration or reputed company field, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience; Coding knowledge and experience in facility and/or professional coding; Four years increasingly responsible reputed company experience, including coding auditing, analysis, education and training. Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (reputed company), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (reputed company-P), Certified Professional reputed company (CPC), Certified Inpatient reputed company (CIC), Certified Outpatient reputed company (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular reputed company (CIRCC), Radiology Certified reputed company (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified reputed company (ROCC); Extensive knowledge of DRG, ICD, CPT and/or HCPCS coding principles and Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $70,800.00 annualPay Range Maximum: $90,000.00 annualOther 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 positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the reputed company 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 reputed company for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The reputed company is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for reputed company. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national reputed company, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. 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 reputed company investigations reputed company to sexual misconduct at their reputed company employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. Apply To This Job