Coding Specialist III, Inpatient

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical and research center dedicated to providing exceptional care and resources. As a Coding Specialist III, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate coding of inpatient accounts, utilizing your expertise in ICD-10 CM/PCS. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a team that values innovation and compassion. With a robust benefits package including paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement, you can thrive in your career while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about healthcare coding and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of acute hospital-based coding experience required.
• Must maintain expert knowledge of coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM/PCS according to guidelines.
• Mentor and train staff on coding service lines.

Skills

ICD-10 CM/PCS Coding

Data Abstraction

Mentoring

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Coding Specialist III, Inpatient

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 can join additional voluntary retirement programs. We also offer 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 is preferred; required for PRN Coders.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree or an Associate Degree in Health Information Management or a closely related field, along with credentials such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.

Job Duties

• Code concurrent or retrospective inpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM/PCS, in compliance with Official Coding Guidelines. Accurately identify the appropriate Admit Diagnosis, Principal Diagnosis, and Procedure for the DRG, including all secondary diagnoses, CC/MCCs, POA status, Severity of Illness, and Risk of Mortality.
• Abstract required data elements such as discharge disposition, destination, procedure dates, physician(s), and other designated data. Recognize when physician queries are necessary for clarification and when documentation is missing or incomplete, routing appropriately. Complete review and final coding once queries and documentation are available.
• Maintain the Quality and Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
• Mentor and train staff on designated coding service lines to ensure quality.
• Maintain an expert level of knowledge of coding guidelines and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position is remote only, and individuals residing in the designated work location will work 100% from an approved alternate worksite. Qualifications for equivalency require prior approval from the Vice President for Human Resources Administration. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which permits UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history records. UT Southwestern is committed to providing an equal opportunity environment, prohibiting unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

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