Description
University of Washington Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. UW Medicine owns or operates Harborview Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medical Center, UW Medicine Center – Northwest, a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated or affiliated entities as appropriate. In addition, UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children’s University Medical Group and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance a partnership among UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, and Seattle Children’s.
The Outpatient Surgery Coder position reports to the Outpatient Coding Supervisor within the Enterprise Records and Health Information Management department.
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Integrated Coding, and the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Outpatient Coding, the Outpatient Surgery Coder is responsible for implementing the mission and goals of Enterprise Records and Health Information, and incorporating a “patients are first” service culture. The Ambulatory Surgery Coder is responsible for performing daily activities related to coding and charge submission of abstract Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and/or Current Dental Terminology (CDT) facility fee ambulatory surgery coding and billing. Analyzing the medical record to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), CPT and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to ensure correct code assignment and optimal reimbursement in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Responsibilities
Reviews available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Epic and/or Cerner to identify all billable ambulatory surgery procedures and services requiring facility fee coding be captured through Epic Hospital Billing (HB) and 3M computer assisted coding (CAC); ensuring all appropriate ICD, CPT and/or HCPCS code(s) and quantities are charged.
Reviews and resolves coding edits related to procedures and services charged during the ambulatory surgery visit in the operating room at the time of completing coding.
Consults with physicians and/or clinical department representatives, as appropriate, to verify services were rendered, documented and meets the requirements for coding as an outpatient/ambulatory patient type.
Maintains three day coding turnaround times for ambulatory surgery accounts based on date of service.
Identifies and escalates to Coding Leadership impacts to timely coding and charge capture, and avoidable delays for billing and reimbursement.
Performs special projects and other duties assigned.
May perform the work of lower level classifications of the Coding Specialist series.
Requirements
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three year coding experience or equivalent education/experience.
Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC).
Desired
Experience in an academic healthcare environment.
Experience and proficiency with Epic and/or Cerner products.
Proficient with MS Office suite.
Basic Knowledge of Office 365.
Ability to manage time effectively and to work in a high volume, high accuracy work environment with deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively and to work in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
