Coding Quality Analyst – Inpatient

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Evaluate the precision and completeness of inpatient case coding via retrospective and concurrent audits.

• Ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulatory standards.

• Provide constructive feedback to coding team members based on audit findings.

• Address inquiries related to coding.

• Support the training and onboarding of new Inpatient Coders, including conducting audits.

• Uphold internal coding standards.

• Research, prepare, and distribute information concerning updates to official coding guidance.

• Collaborate with Coding and CDI Quality Analyst teams on DRG matters and other operational activities.

• Engage in internal and external secondary coding reviews.

⛳️ Requirements

• A graduate of a medical coding program is required, or two (2) years of coding experience may be accepted in lieu of the medical coding program, along with the experience specified below.

• A minimum of three years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital, including coding MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs, is required.

• Certification as a Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) is mandatory.

• Graduation from a Health Information Technology Program is preferred.

• Five years or more of inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center is preferred.

• Experience with coding quality audits and improvement initiatives is preferred.

• Training experience is preferred.

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is preferred.

• Must reside in an approved remote work state for UW Health to qualify for remote work.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement plans.

• Two weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• Flexible scheduling options that promote work-life balance.

• Access to resources via the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department to support emotional, financial, and physical health.

• Eligibility for tuition benefits for coursework related to career advancement.

• Potential to earn a referral bonus for recommending friends, former colleagues, or others to apply for open positions.