Coding Specialist III - Outpatient; PRN

Coding Specialist III - Outpatient (PRN)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in our employees with opportunities for career growth and development. Our competitive benefits package includes healthcare, paid time off, on‑site childcare, and many additional benefits.

• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of acute hospital‑based coding experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) or CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
  • APR and other related credentials as applicable

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related field
• Experience working in a remote environment (required for PRN Coders)
• Specialty coding experience in ED, wound care, pain management, or radiology procedures is preferred

• Code retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD‑10 CM and CPT in compliance with official coding guidelines
• Identify appropriate Reason for Visit, Primary Diagnosis, Procedures, Modifiers, and all secondary diagnoses to support medical necessity
• Abstract required data elements such as discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates, physician(s), occurrence codes, and other designated data
• Review accounts in denials work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager
• Determine when physician queries are necessary, route queries appropriately, and complete final coding when documentation is available
• 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 best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Security
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
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

Schedule:

Per Diem – PRN, Shift: Day Job

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting:
Dec 17, 2025, 6:10:47 AM

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care