Job duties

• Responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD-10 CM and PCS codes and POA indicators, identifying query opportunities, and abstracting data based on medical record documentation for all acute care hospital patient types.
• Appropriately applies official coding guidelines and relevant coding references to all inpatient coding scenarios.
• Collaborates with CDI, Quality, and leadership to capture necessary quality measures.
• Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Preferred

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) highly desired
• 3+ years of hospital inpatient coding experience highly desired
• Level I Trauma coding experience
• Epic experience
• 3M encoder experience
• Computer-assisted coding

The pay range for this position is: $24.11 – $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.

UC Health offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UC Health. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years’ employment.

UC Health offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UC Health with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• 5-year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UC Health for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UC Health or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment: UC Health is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UC Health provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

At UC Health, we do things differently

We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado’s largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UC Health is more than a job, it’s a passion.

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UC Health, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There’s no limits to your potential here.

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UC Health recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UC Health is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements.

No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status.

UC Health does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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Expected salary: $24.11 – 36.17 per hour

Location: Denver, CO