Senior Clinical Coding Specialist - OR Surgery

Senior Clinical Coding Specialist - OR Surgery

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, you'll be part of a world‑class team dedicated to Making Cancer History®. As a Senior Clinical Coding Specialist in our Revenue Operations and Coding Department, your expertise ensures accurate coding that supports patient care and institutional compliance. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to contribute to life‑saving work while advancing your career.

• Paid Medical Benefits: MD Anderson covers 100% of medical benefits for employees, plus dental and vision options.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to help you recharge.
• Retirement Plans:
  Secure your future with robust retirement programs and employer contributions.
• Professional Growth:
  Access to continuing education, coding seminars, and career advancement opportunities.
• Mission‑Driven Culture:
  Work in an environment where your skills directly impact patient care and institutional excellence.

• Communicate effectively with coding team members, management, business office, and external customers.
• Provide detailed questions and feedback to management regarding coding issues, quality reviews, and training.
• Support internal and external requests for coding corrections or re‑reviews.
• Report workflow or system issues promptly to management.

• Advance professional growth through continuing education, coding rounds, seminars, and literature review.
• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback on documentation challenges and compliance concerns.
• Contribute to discussions on coding clinic updates and process improvements.

• Maintain discharged‑not‑final‑billed (DNB) and Pre‑AR account thresholds as directed by leadership.
• Apply official coding guidelines, coding clinics, and departmental policies accurately.
• Review medical records and assign ICD‑10‑CM, CPT/HCPCS, modifiers, and other codes using 3M software, EPIC, and coding references.
• Initiate physician queries when documentation is unclear or insufficient.
• Uphold AHIMA ethical coding standards and HIPAA compliance rules.

• Required:
  
  Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.

• Required:
  
  5 years clinical coding experience for complex or multi‑specialties.
• Required:
  
  3 years clinical coding experience for complex or multi‑specialties with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one‑to‑one basis.

• Prior experience working in a teaching hospital setting. This position is for a surgical role in OR surgical coding for both physician and facility.
• Experience in Breast and Plastics, Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck, and/or Urology.
• Strong foundation in medical coding principles, including knowledge of ICD‑10, CPT and HCPCS, with practical experience in both inpatient and outpatient coding.

• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA)
• RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA)
• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)
• CCA – Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)
• Certified Coder (AHIMA) or AAPC Certified Coder (AAPC)
• CPC‑A – Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (AAPC)
• COC – Certified Outpatient Coder (AAPC)

Other Requirements: Must pass pre‑employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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