Homeoffice Coding Representative (Remote Eligible) at University of Iowa Health Care

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMedical Coder – Inpatient (Remote Eligible), Full-time (100%), University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Health Information Management, Hospital Support Services Building (HSSB), 3281 Ridgeway Drive, Coralville, IA %26nbsp;52241%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EClassification Title:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp; Coding Representative%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDepartment:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp; Health Information Management, University of Iowa Health Care (HSSB, Coralville)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPay Grade:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;2B%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary:%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3EMinimum advanced starting salary of %2445,000 to Commensurate%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPercent of Time:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp; 100%%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESchedule:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp; Monday – Friday. Set schedule Mon.-Fri, negotiable 40 hours per week%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp; Hospital Support Services Building (HSSB) in Coralville, Iowa%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EStaff Type:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp; Professional %26amp; Scientific%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EType of Position:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp; Regular%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EUniversity 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.%26nbsp; Each day, more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.%26nbsp; Simply stated, our mission is:%26nbsp; Changing Medicine.%26nbsp; Changing Lives.%3Cspan lang=%22EN%22%3E®%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EReview medical records to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for hospital inpatient stays.%26nbsp; 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Education Required

• Completion of a diploma or degree program in Health Information Management or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Certifications

• 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

Desirable Qualifications

• 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

In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both a current resume and a cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed qualifications of this position.  Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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 [email protected].

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Hours:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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