Coding and Data Quality Specialist
Full TimeJob Location
Truman Support Center – Can be remote
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Revenue Integrity
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
7:00AM – 3:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description
Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of developments in coding classification systems, APC & DRG edits, CMS regulations, National and Local Coverage Determinations. Maintain accurate, detailed and consistent documentation of coding audit activity, reporting and action. Conduct coding audit in any location of the Corporation related to any service provided by the Corporation. Provides mentoring, guidance and training to Level I Specialist.
Minimum Requirements
1. Associate Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent in a combination of education and experience
2. Credentialed with CPC, COC, RHIT, RHIA or CCS.
3. Experience in OPPS coding and billing, revenue cycle- ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS, Knowledge of and proficiency in the use encoding tools.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbal, nonverbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
5. Independent judgment in investigation and preparation of documents.
6. Proficient in personal computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in performance improvement.
2. Experience in quality audit activity.
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