Documentation and Coding Consultant

Documentation And Coding Consultant

Faculty Practice Plan Services - Coding and Charge Capture has an outstanding opportunity for a Documentation and Coding Consultant. Work Schedule + 100% Full Time + Monday - Friday

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Documentation and Coding Consultant is responsible for performing daily activities related to working in a consultative capacity to identify opportunities for complete and accurate documentation and coding, in strong partnership with CCC staff and leadership, UWP Compliance, and UWP FPPS Physician Services team.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert consultation to FPPS clinicians as assigned on coding and documentation education and questions.
• Review and verify component parts of the medical records, retrospectively, to ensure the accuracy of documentation and coding, including but not limited to CMS coding rules and guidelines.
• Provide virtual and / or face-to-face training to clinicians or coders as requested / required regarding documentation of services and appropriate coding of level of service, diagnoses, and procedures; including tips and techniques to help clinicians work more efficiently in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Perform periodic quality reviews of documentation and coding. Analyzing results, vetting findings with stakeholders and coding teams, and providing summary feedback to individual clinicians and / or coding teams, making recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with CCC team members when code assignment is not straightforward, or documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes, utilizing departmental resources and processes.
• Responds to or clarifies internal requests for coding information from clinicians and business and operational partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum : $79,704.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum : $119,544.00 annual

Other Compensation : Benefits : For information about benefits for this position, visit https : / / www.washington.edu / jobs / benefits-for-uw-staff /

Shift : First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) : 100.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.