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July 24, 2024
The University of Iowa
Iowa City
PART TIME
Coding Representative (Remote Eligible)
Medical Coder – Inpatient (Remote Eligible), Part-time (50%), 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 $21,500 for non-credentialed coding staff; $22,500 for credentialed coding staff (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, etc.)
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Monday – Friday. Set schedule Mon.-Fri, negotiable 20 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 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.®
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 either ONSITE or via ZOOM from the HSSB building at a length determined by the supervisor. Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon satisfactory job training. 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.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
The Coding Representative position is part of the Revenue Cycle Family. For more information, please review the classification information.
*** Please note in regard to references: Five (5) professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process. ***
Classification Title: Coding Representative
Department: Health Information Management, University of Iowa Health Care (HSSB, Coralville)
Pay Grade: 2B
Salary: Minimum advanced starting salary of $21,500 for non-credentialed coding staff; $22,500 for credentialed coding staff (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, etc.)
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Monday – Friday. Set schedule Mon.-Fri, negotiable 20 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 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.®
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 either ONSITE or via ZOOM from the HSSB building at a length determined by the supervisor. Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon satisfactory job training. 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.
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.
The Coding Representative position is part of the Revenue Cycle Family. For more information, please review the classification information.
*** Please note in regard to references: Five (5) professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process. ***
Education Required
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. For questions, contact Marian Biggins at marian-biggins@uiowa.edu.
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 TAHealth Care Support@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
- Completion of a diploma or degree program in Health Information Management or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Knowledge of hospital inpatient ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS medical coding
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Must be proficient in computer software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with accuracy to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
- Requires HIM certification such as RHIA or RHIT or coding certification (i.e. CCS) through a nationally recognized credentialing body
- Must receive full certification within six months of hire
- 1-3 years of experience with hospital inpatient ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS medical coding
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge, understanding and experience with CMS regulations and industry standards
- Knowledge and experience utilizing Epic, 3M (or equivalent) MS DRG/APR DRG encoder/analyzer software
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. For questions, contact Marian Biggins at marian-biggins@uiowa.edu.
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 TAHealth Care Support@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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