Accurate clinical documentation and coding are essential to ensuring quality patient care, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. This role offers an

• experienced outpatient medical coder
• the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a
• broad range of ambulatory specialties
• while supporting one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

As a Coding Specialist 3, you will serve as a subject matter expert in professional fee coding for, applying advanced coding knowledge to highly complex surgical, procedural, and Evaluation & Management services. This role requires a strong understanding of clinical documentation, regulatory requirements, and payer expectations, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and compliance.

• The Role
• As part of a specialized coding team, you will independently review complex outpatient documentation and apply advanced coding knowledge to support coding accuracy, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance across multiple ambulatory specialties including
• Allergy, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Pediatrics, and Sleep Medicine
• . This position is ideal for a credentialed outpatient coder with approximately
• three or more years of professional outpatient coding experience
• and a CPC certification
• who enjoys navigating complex documentation, solving coding challenges, and serving as a subject matter expert across multiple medical specialties. In this role, you will: + Perform detailed review and assignment of
• CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and E/M services
• for physician billing. + Analyze clinical documentation to accurately identify services performed and appropriately link diagnoses to procedures. + Apply expertise in
• medical necessity, diagnosis specificity, NCCI edits, LCD/NCD guidance, and payer-specific requirements
• . + Identify documentation inconsistencies, omissions, or deficiencies and determine when provider clarification is needed. + Conduct charge review activities and support coding quality and compliance initiatives. + Utilize
• Epic, work queues, and coding review workflows
• to manage coding assignments and productivity expectations. + Research and apply evolving coding, reimbursement, and regulatory guidance. + Collaborate with providers, clinical staff, and revenue cycle teams to promote coding excellence and compliant reimbursement practices.
• Why UVA Health
• UVA Health is an integrated academic health system recognized for advancing patient care, research, education, and innovation.

As part of this environment, coding professionals play a critical role in supporting the integrity of clinical data and ensuring accurate representation of the care provided throughout the organization. Why experienced coders choose

UVA Health:

+

• Remote work opportunity
• , providing flexibility while remaining connected to a highly collaborative team environment.

+ Work across a diverse portfolio of specialty clinics that offer ongoing learning and professional growth. + Be part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to innovation and excellence. + Contribute to a healthcare organization that supports complex specialty care, advanced treatment programs, and multidisciplinary collaboration. + Partner with physicians and clinical leaders who value coding accuracy, documentation quality, and revenue integrity. + Join a culture that encourages professional development, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage advanced outpatient coding expertise while supporting specialty practices that have a direct impact on patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

• Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
• Nestled against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of outdoor recreation, culture, history, and college-town energy.

Residents enjoy award-winning wineries, a thriving food scene, vibrant arts and music, scenic hiking trails, and easy access to both Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Whether you're seeking family-friendly neighborhoods, outdoor adventure, or a strong sense of community, Charlottesville provides an ideal balance between professional fulfillment and personal well-being. While this position can be performed remotely, UVA Health's home community remains one of the most desirable places to live and work in the Mid-Atlantic region.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

5+ years of relevant coding experience required. Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgery E&M and procedure preferred.

Licensure:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $40.57 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Benefits
• +

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings + Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts + Certification and education support + Generous Paid Time Off UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. _The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about_ UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) _._