Coding Representative - Professional Coding Division (PCD) - Patient Financial Services

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and/or experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of professional/physician coding rules. Experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and Outpatient coding guidelines for official coding and reporting.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Proficiency with standard office computer software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detailed-oriented with excellent time management and prioritization abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations with minimal supervision.

Certifications:

• RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CPC-A, or equivalent certification through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience with medical coding and/or billing preferred.

• Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for services furnished in a teaching setting.

• Knowledge and experience with federal healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA and CMS requirements.

• Experience with Epic.

• AI in Healthcare related training.

• Knowledge of UI Health Care’s Patient Financial Services’ functions, systems, processes, and policies.

• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment, to organize/prioritize work, practice excellent communication skills, is attentive to detail, demonstrates follow through skills and maintains a positive attitude.

Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” for the submission.

• Resume

• (optional) Cover Letter

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

For additional questions, please contact Veronica Clark at For additional questions, please contact Veronica Clark at veronica-clark@uiowa.edu.

Applicant Resource Center: Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

Hours:

• Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

• Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

• Wednesday 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

• Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

• Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

Or by appointment - Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by.

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