Coding Specialist III

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UT Southwestern Medical Center has a new opportunity within the Revenue Cycle Department for the role of Coding Specialist III. The successful applicant will work under general supervision to perform complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership. The duties for this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Codes and audits patient encounters to ensure accurate documentation
• Codes for the OBGYN department
• Understanding governmental and payer policies when it comes to coding guidelines

The culture is the shared commitment to accuracy, compliance, ethical practices, and collaboration that ensures high quality documentation and protects organizational integrity.

Shift: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, flex-shift. Work from home (WFH): must live within the State of Texas. Preference for candidates in DFW.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• 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

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
  
  6 years coding experience. A coding certification or billing/coding diploma may substitute for 1 year of experience

• Experience with Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software, proficiency in EPIC
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPC, CMC, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS

• Performs accurate and timely review of complex coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT code sets
• Performs complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership
• Ability to review and resolve front-end charge review coding edits and back-end coding denials
• Maintains a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, coding guidelines, and teaching physician documentation guidelines through participation in continuing education programs
• Maintains a thorough understanding of subspecialty care at UTSW to adapt work assignments with minimal workflow disruption
• Might lead, train, and/or mentor lower-level coding employees to ensure quality and growth
• Assists in upholding coding team expectations of effective communication, professionalism, and customer service standards
• Promotes a culture of support, continuous learning, and teamwork
• Adheres to all UTSW and departmental policies and procedures, including the Remote Coding Agreement where applicable
• Might support multiple specialties in a hybrid role as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. The holder may need to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure.

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 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.

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Location:

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75001

Schedule:

Full-time, 8-hour days Monday-Friday, flex-shift. Shift: Day Job.