Coding Technician

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

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Outpatient Coder to join our Health Information Management team in San Antonio. You will code outpatient radiology, laboratory, and ambulatory visits using ICD-10-CM and CPT, ensuring accurate diagnoses and procedures.

The role supports training of junior coders, upholds guest relations, and complies with HIPAA, JCAHO, and state regulations. A high school diploma and relevant certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year outpatient coding experience preferred.
• Certification: AAPC or AHIMA required.

Responsibilities

• Coding outpatient radiology, laboratory, and ambulatory visits.
• Using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding classifications.
• Ensuring accurate diagnosis and procedure coding on all cases.
• Assisting in training of new coding technicians.
• Promoting guest relations policies and complying with HIPAA/JCAHO/state regulations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

3M Encoder

Grouping Software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Coding and Reimbursement Manager, Health Information Management.Codes Outpatient Radiology, Laboratory and all other related ambulatory clinical visits for the Outpatient setting. Utilizes the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding classification systems.Ensures proper assignment and completion ofDiagnosis and Procedure Coding on all cases.Assists in training of new coding technicians when appropriate.Promotes the Health System’s guest relations’ policy. Complies with all Federal and State regulations and accrediting bodies including but not limited to HIPAA, JCAHO and state regulations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or its equivalent is required.One year with Outpatient coding experience is preferred.Valid certification offered by one of the following credentialing bodies is required:AAPC or AHIMA . Must be knowledgeable of regulatory requirements.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products as well as 3M Encoder and Grouping Software preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must maintain a valid credential offered by one of the following credentialing bodies: AAPC, NAHP or AHIMA .