Coding Audit Educator

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Coding Audit-Educator primary responsibilities are to audit inpatient and/or outpatient University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) hospital medical records, for coding and/or clinical documentation accuracy. Audit will be in accordance with current Official Coding Guidelines, and in compliance with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The Coding Audit/Educator is identified as the Coding subject matter expert based on education, training, and experience and as such will receive assignments in accordance with that level of expertise.

Requirements

• Three to five (3-5) years of acute hospital-based Coding experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or
• (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or
• (CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST or
• (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or
• (CCDS) Cert Clinical Documentation or
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) (excludes AAPC Apprentice)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field.
• Experience working in a remote environment.
• AHIMA-Approved I10 Trainer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational opportunities by auditing inpatient and/or outpatient accounts in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions. And in compliance with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and provide educational feedback to individuals and if relevant to the entire Coding and/or CDI Teams
• Research and prepare educational tutorials and submit to AHIMA for approval to provide Continuing Education Units (CEU‿s) for the attendees
• Accurately audits records for the most appropriate Principal Diagnosis, DRG, Reason for Visit, Procedures, and all reportable secondary diagnoses to accurately reflect the highest level of acuity as appropriate; i.e. highest level of code specificity, CC/MCC's, POA status, etc.
• Accurately audits abstracting for required data elements including, discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), and other designated data
• Identifies when a physician query is appropriate for further coding clarification
• Recognizes when the documentation is missing or incomplete and recommends appropriate action
• Support the Quality Standards set by UTSW
• Mentor/train on designated service lines as requested to ensure quality
• Maintains an expert level of knowledge of Coding related guidelines and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees