Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin Lowry, US:CO:Denver Department: UCHlth Inpatient Coding Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This is a 100% remote position. Eligible, out-of-state candidates may be considered. Summary : - Assigns codes for Medical diagnoses and procedures using the appropriate coding classification assigned using ICD-10 and PCS. Responsibilities : - Reviews account day after admission and assigns appropriate ICD-10 and PCS codes. - Review accounts through out the stay and updates coding as documentation is added. - Collaborates with physicians, CDI, and Quality to ensure accurate and complete coding, and to capture any quality measures needed. - Partner with Compliance and department committee's to clarify any coding issues. - Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinent literature. - Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements: - High School diploma or GED. - Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC. - Preferred: CCS Certification. - 1 year of Inpatient coding experience OR 3 years of Outpatient coding experience. Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. Recognition - Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. - Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. - Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well-being - Medical, dental and vision coverage. - Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. - Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. - Free Care.com membership. - Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Time away from work: - Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer-provided benefits - Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. - Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option. Retirement and savings - 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. - Additional 457(b) plan may be available. - Flexible spending accounts for health care and