Coding Specialist III - Outpatient Surgery (PRN)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coding Specialist III for Outpatient Surgery. This role involves coding outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT, ensuring compliance with official guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute hospital coding and possess relevant certifications. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and paid time off, while contributing to a renowned medical center dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 3 years of coding experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Licenses: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coding outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.

Skills

ICD-10 CM Coding

CPT Coding

Medical Necessity Documentation

Data Abstraction

Mentoring/Training

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Coding Software

Job description

Coding Specialist III - Outpatient Surgery (PRN)

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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 number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
  
  

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 number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
  
  

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience 3 years of acute hospital based coding experience or An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Licenses and Certifications (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or (CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST or (COC) Certified Outpatient Coding or (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or AAPC Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) or (CIRCC) Cert Inter Rad Cardio Coder
  
  

Preferred

• Education Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field
• Experience Experience working in a remote environment preferred; required for PRN Coders.
  
  

Job Duties

Experience in Day Surgery and/or ED Coding is preferred.

• 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
  
  

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Administrative/Clerical

Organization

844002 - HIM Coding and CDI

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Apr 16, 2025, 2:51:31 AM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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