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Coding Specialist III

Coding Specialist III

UT SouthwesternDallas, TX
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SUMMARY

UT Southwestern Medical Center has a new opportunity within the Revenue Cycle Department for the role of Coding Specialist III. The duties for this position will include but is not limited to the following :

  • Codes and audits patient encounters to ensure accurate documentation
  • Code Neurosurgery and the Spine Center primarily
  • Compliance
  • Reimbursement
  • Serve as a floater (assist other surgical specialties as needed)

About the culture

The culture is the shared commitment to accuracy, compliance, ethnical practices, and collaboration that ensures high quality documentation and protects organizational integrity. The successful applicant will work under general supervision to perform complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.

Work from home (WFH) : The successful will work from home but must live within the State of Texas. Candidates who live in the DFW are preferred

Shift : 8-hour days, Monday through Friday flex-shift (Additional details to be discussed during the interview)

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

    • EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

    Required

  • Education

    • High School Diploma or GED

  • Experience

    • 6 years coding experience.

    A coding certification or billing / coding diploma may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

    Preferred

  • Experience

    • Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software

    Proficiency in EPIC

  • Licenses and Certifications

    • CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or

    CMC) CERT MEDICAL CODER or

    RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or

    RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or

    CCA) Cert Coding Associate or

    CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST

    JOB DUTIES

  • Performs accurate and timely review of complex coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT code sets as indicated and according to department procedures.
  • Performs complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.
  • Ability to review and resolve front-end charge review coding edits and back-end coding denials
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, coding guidelines, and teaching physician documentation guidelines through participation in continuing education programs.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of the intricacies of the various subspecialty care provided at UTSW, so work assignment adjustments can be made with little workflow disruption and coding coverage can be appropriately provided.
  • May lead, train and / or mentor the work of lower level designated coding employees to ensure quality of work and growth in knowledge and expertise.
  • Assists in upholding coding team expectations of effective communications, including customer service standards, professionalism, operating procedures, processes, and other team strategies and goals.
  • Assists in promoting a culture of support, continuous learning, and team work.
  • Adheres to all UTSW and departmental policies and procedures to include the Remote Coding Agreement where applicable.
  • May support multiple specialties in a hybrid role as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

    Security

    This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

    EEO Statement

    UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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