Medical Coding Specialist: Impactful Charge Capture & Training

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Coding Specialist with inpatient coding experience to ensure accurate charge capture across clinical services. You’ll collaborate with clinical, IT, and finance teams, training staff and delivering actionable solutions to coding challenges.

We value a strong regulatory understanding, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with 3M Encoding. Join a Magnet-recognized health system committed to excellence and collaboration in patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formalized education and training through an accredited coding program is mandatory.
• Minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient surgery, and observation visits accurately using ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems.
• Assist in training new coding technicians, providing guidance and support where needed.
• Ensure coding meets regulatory requirements and health system standards.
• Promote and adhere to the Health System's guest relations policy, maintaining professionalism and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Microsoft Office familiarity

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

Tools

3M Encoding

Grouping software

Job description

University Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Coding Specialist with inpatient coding experience to ensure accurate charge capture across clinical services. You’ll collaborate with clinical, IT, and finance teams, training staff and delivering actionable solutions to coding challenges.

We value a strong regulatory understanding, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with 3M Encoding. Join a Magnet-recognized health system committed to excellence and collaboration in patient care.