Coding Specialist III, OutPatient - (Job Number: 722672)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned medical and research center as a Coding Specialist III, where you'll leverage your expertise in coding to ensure compliance and accuracy in outpatient accounts. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while contributing to a culture of excellence and teamwork. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will play a vital role in supporting healthcare delivery in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you are passionate about coding and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of acute hospital-based coding experience required.
• Certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT.
• Review accounts in denial work queues and make recommendations.

Skills

ICD-10 CM

CPT coding

Data abstraction

Mentoring and training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Coding software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Coding Specialist III, OP Observations - (Job Number: 722672)

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Other

Job Description

• Req#: 299353

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 ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

UT Southwestern is proud to be a Veteran Friendly work environment, supporting 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 of acute hospital-based coding experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience working remotely is preferred; required for PRN Coders.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in Health Information Management and/or a closely related field.
• Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, COC, CPC, CPC-H, CIRCC, or other relevant certifications.

Job Duties

• Code retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT, in compliance with official coding guidelines and conventions.
• Identify the most appropriate Reason for Visit, Primary Diagnosis, Procedures, Modifiers, and secondary diagnoses to support medical necessity and adherence to edits.
• Abstract required data elements, including discharge details, procedure dates, physicians, occurrence codes, and others.
• Review accounts in denial work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager.
• Determine when physician queries are appropriate, identify missing or incomplete documentation, validate chargemaster-driven CPT codes, and complete review and final coding accordingly.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
• Mentor and train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.
• Maintain expert knowledge of coding guidelines and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This role is remote only, and individuals residing in the specified work location will work 100% remotely from an approved worksite.

Any equivalencies to minimum qualifications require prior approval from the Vice President for Human Resources Administration or designee.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, allowing UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history records.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to providing an equitable educational and working environment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status. Learn more at Diversity & Inclusion.

Address: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390