Coding Specialist III, Inpatient

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Coding Specialist III to join their remote team. This role involves coding inpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM/PCS, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and maintaining high standards of quality and productivity. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in acute hospital-based coding, along with relevant credentials. Enjoy a robust benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to a world-renowned medical and research center committed to innovation and excellence in patient care. Join a team that values teamwork and compassion, and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

13 holidays including 2 floating holidays

Teachers Retirement System participation

Community discounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of acute hospital-based coding experience required.
• Preferred credentials: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM/PCS accurately.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.

Skills

ICD-10 CM/PCS Coding

Data Abstraction

Mentoring/Training

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

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Why UTSW?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. UT Southwestern offers a robust benefits package including 13 holidays (including 2 floating holidays) for the 2023-2034 fiscal year. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and are able to join additional voluntary retirement programs. We have various community discounts, wellness programs, and more. To learn about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Experience and Education

• Required three to five (3-5) years of acute hospital-based coding experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working in a remote environment preferred; required for PRN Coders.
• Preferred bachelor's degree or Associate Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field. Credentials such as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) are preferred.

Job Duties

• Responsible for coding inpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM/PCS, in compliance with guidelines. Accurately identifies diagnoses and procedures for DRG, including secondary diagnoses, CC/MCCs, POA status, and severity of illness.
• Abstracts required data elements such as discharge disposition, destination, procedure dates, and physicians.
• Recognizes when physician queries are needed and routes documentation issues appropriately.
• Maintains quality and productivity standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
• Mentors/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.
• Maintains expert knowledge of coding guidelines and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This job is remote only and individuals will work permanently from an approved alternate worksite. Qualifications considered as equivalents require prior approval. This position is security-sensitive and subject to criminal background checks. UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status.