Coding Quality Education Analyst (Inpatient) - Full Time - Days

Taleo; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Coding Quality Education Analyst (Inpatient) to support remote coding education and auditing. The role will focus on ensuring accurate DRG assignments, CPT/ICD coding, and documentation compliance across inpatient records.

The ideal candidate has RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P or related credentials, 3+ years inpatient coding experience, and the ability to audit and educate on coding standards.

Qualifications

• Education in health information services or related field is required or a HS diploma with coding experience.
• 2 years coding experience in lieu of degree is required.
• 3 years coding in acute care setting required; 1 year audits preferred.
• RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPMA/APCIC/CDIP/CDDS or equivalent certifications required upon hire.
• RN with certifications also acceptable as listed.

Responsibilities

• Performs auditing of medical records and validates DRG, diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Assists leadership in organizational improvement efforts.
• Serves as subject matter expert in coding practices.
• Maintains professional accountability in coding quality.

Skills

Excel

Word

Optum CAC

EPIC

ICD-10-CM

PCS

CPT-4

NCCI/OCE

APC and DRG

communication

time management

problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree Health Information Services or related field

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CCS-P

CPMA

APCIC

CDIP

RN with RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CDIP or CCDS

Tools

EPIC

Optum CAC

Job description

Coding Quality Education Analyst (Inpatient)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an award-winning company? We’re looking for a qualified Coding Quality Education Analyst like you to join our Texas Health family.

Work location: Remote, however, some onsite training may be required. Work hours: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm but some flexibility on hours.

HIMS Coding Department Highlights

• 100% remote work
• Flexible hours/scheduling
• Terrific work/life balance

Here’s What you Need

• Education Associate's Degree Health Information Services, Nursing, or related field REQUIRED or H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 Years Coding experience in lieu of degree REQUIRED
• Experience 3 Years Coding in an acute care setting REQUIRED and 1 Year Performing coding and documentation audits preferred
• Licenses and Certifications RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or CPMA - Certified Medical Auditor Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or APCIC - Certified Inpatient Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or CCDS - Cert Clinical Doc Spec Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or CDIP - Cert Doc Integrity Spec Upon Hire REQUIRED
• Or RN - Registered Nurse If RN, then must have RHIT or RHIA or CCS or CDIP (AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner) or CCDS (ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist or CIC (AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder) Upon Hire REQUIRED

Skills

• Proficient in software applications (Excel, Word, Optum CAC, EPIC).
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT-4.
• Expert in coding convention/automated encoder (knowledge management of NCCI/OCE billing edits).
• Knowledgeable in APC and DRG methodologies and all regulatory/payer requirements associated with coding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of an ability to apply THR coding policies and procedures to record review process.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Personal initiative to keep abreast of new developments in coding updates/technology/research/regulatory data.
• Successful completion of ICD-10 AHIMA Academy training and certification (Preferred).

What you will do

• Performs auditing of medical records and validates assignment of DRG, diagnosis and procedure codes
• Assists leadership in organizational improvement efforts
• Serves as subject matter expert
• Professional accountability

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.

Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 9th year in a row!

We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries.

Join us and to do your life’s best work here!

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