Coding Specialist PRN

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to code inpatient, outpatient surgery and observation visits under the Health Information Management umbrella. You will use ICD-9-CM and CPT coding classifications and assist in training junior coding staff.

Applicants should have an accredited coding program and one of the indicated professional certifications. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and guest-relations adherence within the health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal education through an accredited coding program required.
• Candidate must possess one of RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient surgery and observation visits using ICD-9-CM and CPT.
• Assist in training new coding technicians when appropriate.
• Promote the Health System's guest relations policy.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Staff training

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited coding program

RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

3M Encoding & Grouping software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direct supervision of the Coding and Reimbursement Manager, Health Information Management. Codes inpatient, outpatient surgery and observation visits utilizing the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding classification systems. Assists in the training of new coding technicians when appropriate. Promotes the Health System's guest relations' policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or it's equivalent is required. Must have three years of inpatient coding experience. Formalized education and training through an accredited coding program required. Candidate will also possess one of the following certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator, (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or CPC (Certified Professional Coder). Knowledgable of regulatory requirements. Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products as well as 3M Encoding and Grouping software.