Coding Quality Specialist 2

Accurate coding is essential to the financial health of a healthcare organization and the integrity of the patient record. As a Coding Quality Specialist 2 supporting Radiology services, you will play a critical role in ensuring coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reimbursement while helping support exceptional patient care across UVA Health. 

This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced medical coding professional who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and applying advanced coding expertise in a highly specialized environment. You'll join a collaborative team focused on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement while supporting a leading academic health system. 

The Role 

As a Coding Quality Specialist 2, you will apply your expertise in CPT and ICD-10 coding to review, analyze, and accurately code radiology services. Your work directly supports revenue cycle performance, compliance, and the integrity of clinical documentation. Working with moderate independence, you will evaluate medical records, interpret provider documentation, and ensure coding accuracy across a variety of radiology encounters. 

In an average day, you will: 

• Review and assign accurate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier coding for radiology procedures and services. 

• Analyze clinical documentation to support compliant coding and reimbursement practices. 

• Apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, payer-specific requirements, and regulatory guidelines. 

• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies, edits, and documentation-related issues. 

• Collaborate with coding colleagues, providers, and operational teams to address coding questions and improve accuracy. 

• Maintain a high degree of precision while managing productivity expectations in a fast-paced environment. 

• Support coding quality initiatives that enhance revenue cycle performance and compliance outcomes. 

• Utilize strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate complex coding scenarios and determine appropriate code assignment. 

Successful candidates bring professional coding experience, preferably in Radiology, along with a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, clinical documentation interpretation, and healthcare reimbursement practices. The ability to work independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail is essential. 

Why UVA Health 

UVA Health is consistently recognized for delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. As part of a nationally recognized academic health system, you'll contribute to an organization committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. 

For coding professionals, this opportunity offers the chance to support a highly specialized Radiology service line while working remotely within a collaborative and mission-driven environment. 

Highlights include: 

• Fully remote work environment with the opportunity to contribute from your home office. 

• The stability and resources of a leading academic health system. 

• Meaningful work that directly impacts reimbursement accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. 

• A culture that values professional expertise, accountability, and collaboration. 

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge through exposure to complex cases and evolving coding guidelines. 

• A team-focused environment committed to quality outcomes and continuous improvement. 

• The ability to support patient care indirectly through accurate and compliant coding practices that help sustain world-class clinical services. 

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville 

Although this position is fully remote, UVA Health is proudly rooted in Charlottesville, Virginia, a community frequently recognized for its outstanding quality of life. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, award-winning restaurants, and a welcoming community atmosphere. From hiking and cycling trails to local wineries, music venues, and family-friendly neighborhoods, the region provides an