Coding Specialist III, OutPatient - (Job Number: 719040)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Coding Specialist III to ensure accurate coding of outpatient accounts in a remote work environment. Applicants should have 3-5 years of hospital coding experience and relevant certifications. This position highlights a commitment to excellence and teamwork within a leading medical institution.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 3-5 years acute hospital coding experience required.
• Experience in remote coding preferred for PRN Coders.
• Certifications such as CCS, CPC, or RHIA/RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT codes.
• Determine most appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Review accounts and make recommendations to the Coding Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of ICD-10 CM

Knowledge of CPT

Medical necessity documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Coding Specialist III, OutPatient - (Job Number: 719040)

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. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles

UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.

Experience and Education

• Required three to five (3-5) years 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
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC),AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC), AAPC Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), or AAPC Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC)

Job Duties

• Responsible for coding retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT, in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions.
• Accurately identifies most appropriate Reason for Visit, First Listed (Primary) Diagnosis, Procedure(s), Modifiers, and all secondary diagnoses to accurately support medical necessity (LCD/NCD edits) and CCI edits.
• Accurately abstracts required data elements including, discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), Occurrence Codes, and other designated data.
• May be assigned to review accounts in the denials work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager.
• a) Identifies when a physician query is appropriate for further clarification. b) Recognizes when the documentation is missing or incomplete and routes appropriately. c) Validates chargemaster driven CPT code assignment and routes appropriately. d) Completes review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available.
• Maintain the Quality and Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
• Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.
• Maintains an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This job is remote only and individuals who reside in the job will permanently work 100% from an alternate approved worksite.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/ .

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Why UT Southwestern?

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. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles

UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.

Experience and Education

• Required three to five (3-5) years 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
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC),AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC), AAPC Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), or AAPC Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC)

Job Duties

Responsible for coding retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT, in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions.

Accurately identifies most appropriate Reason for Visit, First Listed (Primary) Diagnosis, Procedure(s), Modifiers, and all secondary diagnoses to accurately support medical necessity (LCD/NCD edits) and CCI edits.

Accurately abstracts required data elements including, discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), Occurrence Codes, and other designated data.

May be assigned to review accounts in the denials work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager.

a) Identifies when a physician query is appropriate for further clarification. b) Recognizes when the documentation is missing or incomplete and routes appropriately. c) Validates chargemaster driven CPT code assignment and routes appropriately. d) Completes review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available.

Maintain the Quality and Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.

Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.

Maintains an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This job is remote only and individuals who reside in the job will permanently work 100% from an alternate approved worksite.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/ .

5323 Harry Hines Blvd (5323H)
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas , 75390

About the company

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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