University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Health Care, Care Coordination Division is seeking a Coding Representative to review procedures and preliminary assign codes for facility outpatient services and professional hospital inpatient services area. As a Medical Coder you will support a culture of delivering high quality customer service in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure in difficult situations.

Job Duties:

• Review medical records to preliminary assign CPT/HCPCS and/or ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes consistent with coding compliance policies, ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Coding Guidelines, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor compliance/coding standards and policies to ensure UI Health Care receives full and accurate reimbursement for services that comply with HIPAA as well as coding and payment rules/regulations.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, staff, and other providers to resolve situations where the recommended coded service is not supported in the health record documentation and/or not consistent with coding and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, staff, and other providers when additional information is needed for accurate code assignment.
• Meet 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.
• Meet targets set by Nurse Manager regarding volume and accuracy of codes assigned.
• Participate in internal coding and development training when needed.

This position is eligible to participate in hybrid work. Hybrid eligibility will be evaluated upon a satisfactory job training opportunity. Successful candidates must comply with requirements of the remote work program and related policies.

University of Iowa Healthcare —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.®

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Shifts ranging Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, occasional evenings, weekend and holiday rotation.

Pay Grade: Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Requirements

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

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with standard office computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Excellent, effective written and verbal communication skills to achieve and provide quality customer service by demonstrating positive professional demeanor at all times.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications

1-3 years’ experience with medical coding and/or billing preferred, will consider applicants with less experience.

Eligibility for certification as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or equivalent through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC; must receive full certification within 6 months of hire.

Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact seton-vinsand@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Coding Representative
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

• Pay Level: 2B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Seton Vinsand
• Contact Email: seton-vinsand@uiowa.edu