Coding Supervisor - Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics & Rehab Medicine

Work Schedule:

This is a hybrid full time, 1.0 FTE position. As a supervisor, this role should be available for primary business hours. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Due to the hybrid nature of this role, qualified candidates must be able to attend meetings onsite in Madison, Wisconsin. The expected frequency is once per calendar year.

To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We've included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.

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Be part of something remarkable

Bring your leadership experience to UW Health.

We are seeking a Coding Supervisor to:

• Provide coaching to coding staff and ensure employees are receiving feedback on areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) on Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Coding.
• Participate in hiring efforts which includes interviewing, onboarding, and training.
• Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure quality and production standards are being met.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Coding Program Required or
• Associate's Degree in healthcare related field Required
• Two (2) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree in addition to the required experience below
• Graduate of a Health Information Technology program Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years medical coding experience with at least one (1) year in a leadership role (for non-HCC role) or 2 years HCC Risk Adjustment experience with at least one (1) year in a leadership role (for HCC-specific role) Required
• 2 years supervisory experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification as Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required or
• HCC-specific Supv: Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits