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University of Virginia
Coding Specialist 3-Inpatient Professional Services
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$45,125 / year median in the U.S.
+12% projected growth
Job Description
If you are an experienced
- Inpatient Professional Fee (
- Profee
- ) coder
- who thrives in a complex academic medicine environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of world-class patient care.
- remote opportunity
- is ideal for coding professionals who enjoy challenging cases, continuous learning, and working at the top of their profession.
- The Role
- In this highly specialized coding role, you will perform professional fee coding and quality review functions for complex inpatient services provided within an academic teaching hospital environment.
CPT, ICD
coding, documentation standards, and compliance requirements to help ensure accurate code assignment and optimal revenue cycle performance.A typical day may include:
+ Reviewing and coding inpatient physician services including admissions, consultations, critical care services, and bedside procedures. + Applying accurate CPT and ICD code selection while maintaining compliance with current coding guidelines and payer requirements. + Identifying documentation opportunities and collaborating with providers to support coding accuracy and specificity. + Supporting quality initiatives through coding audits, education, and coding compliance activities. + Interpreting and applying guidelines related to: + Modifiers + NCCI edits + Split/shared services + Resident billing + APP billing + Diagnostic specificity requirements + Maintaining consistent productivity and accuracy standards while managing complex inpatient encounters. + Working with multidisciplinary physician groups across specialties such as Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Hematology & Oncology, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, and Pediatrics. + Coding highly specialized inpatient encounters involving critical care and advanced academic medicine services. Ideal candidates bring significant experience in a teaching hospital setting and may have exposure to specialty units such as: +- Cardiothoracic ICU
- + •Trauma ICU•+ •Surgical ICU•+ •Neurosurgical ICU•+ •Medical ICU•+ •Neonatal & Pediatric ICU•+ •Oncology and Transplant Programs•CPC certification•and at least •five years of inpatient•Profee•coding experience•are strongly desired for success in this role.
- Why UVA Health
- UVA Health is an integrated academic health system recognized for advancing patient care, research, education, and innovation. As a Coding Quality Specialist 3, your work directly supports providers caring for some of the most complex patient populations in the region. What makes this opportunity stand out: +
- Remote work opportunity
- , allowing experienced coding professionals greater flexibility while remaining connected to a nationally recognized academic health system. + Work alongside physicians and clinical teams practicing in a
- world-class academic medical center
- . + Support coding for high-acuity and highly specialized inpatient services that challenge and expand your expertise. + Be part of a health system that includes a
- Level I Trauma Center
- , •Level IV NICU•, nationally recognized pediatric services, and a comprehensive network of specialty care programs.
- Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
- Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of outdoor adventure, cultural vibrancy, and small-city charm.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.Experience:
5+ years of relevant coding experience required.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
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