Coding Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, TX, seeks a Coding Coordinator to oversee coding operations in HIM, coordinating with physicians and third-party vendors to ensure accurate and timely documentation. The role emphasizes ICD-10 and CPT coding, quality reviews, education for clinicians, and policy development, with a focus on compliant, efficient processes and patient confidentiality.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential; experience with KPIs and master service agreements

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years work experience beyond the minimum qualification.
• 4 Years of Experience
• Must have one of these certifications: CCS, CCS-P, CIRCC, COC, CPC, RHIA, RHIT.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a service area liaison between Baylor Scott and White Healthcare, providers, and third-party suppliers.
• Use key performance metrics to track services and monitor KPIs and CPIs.
• Educates physicians, clinicians, and others on coding, guidelines, and documentation improvement.
• Reviews and stays abreast of new regulations and coding guidelines.
• May perform routine coding quality reviews on coders and/or auditors including third-party suppliers as needed.
• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of patient protected health information, serving as a role model by demonstrating effective customer relations.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years work experience beyond minimum

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Coding Coordinator monitors operations, functions, workflow, and services by third-party suppliers for HIM Coding. The Coding Coordinator works with the Coding Manager and physicians to ensure timely, complete documentation. Third-party suppliers must complete assignments per the Master Services Agreement and related Statements of Work.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Acts as a service area liaison between Baylor Scott and White Healthcare, providers, and third-party suppliers. Eliminates roadblocks, resolves issues, achieves optimization, improves processes, and develops cost-saving measures.
• Use key performance metrics to track services for areas of responsibility. Monitor supplier compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Critical Performance Indicators (CPIs).
• Effectively communicates findings of potential issues to Manager or Director.
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standard processes for areas of responsibility.
• Educates physicians, clinicians, and others on coding, guidelines, and documentation improvement. Works with physicians to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
• Assists in the development of materials utilized in educational activities.
• Reviews and stays abreast of new regulations and coding guidelines.
• May perform routine coding quality reviews on coders and/or auditors including third-party suppliers as needed.
• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of patient protected health information, serving as a role model by demonstrating effective customer relations.

Key Success Factors

• Expertise in ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedural coding.
• Critical thinking skills to review documentation and apply coding and documentation guidelines.
• Outstanding communication skills to keep others well informed and encourage open dialogue.
• Ability to perform in a team environment. Seeks the win-win situation and builds relationships.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert Coding Specialist (CCS), Cert Coding Spec Physician Bas (CCS-P), Cert Inpatient Coder (CIC), Cert Interv Radiology CV Coder (CIRCC), Cert Outpatient Coder (COC), Cert Professional Coder (CPC), Reg Health Info Administrator (RHIA), Reg Health Information Technic (RHIT): Must have one of these certifications: CCS, CCS-P, CIRCC, COC, CPC, RHIA, RHIT.