Coding Quality Education Analyst (Inpatient) - Full Time - Days

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an award-winning company? We’re looking for a qualified Coding Quality Education Analyst like you to join our Texas Health family. This is a 100% remote position, however, some onsite training may be required. Work hours are Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but some flexibility on hours is offered. The HIMS Coding Department offers a terrific work/life balance.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Health Information Services, Nursing, or related field REQUIRED or H.S. Diploma or Equivalent 2 Years Coding experience in lieu of degree REQUIRED
3 Years Coding in an acute care setting REQUIRED
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire REQUIRED Or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire REQUIRED Or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire REQUIRED Or CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based Upon Hire REQUIRED Or CPMA - Certified Medical Auditor Upon Hire REQUIRED Or APCIC - Certified Inpatient Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED Or CCDS - Cert Clinical Doc Spec Upon Hire REQUIRED Or CDIP - Cert Doc Integrity Spec Upon Hire REQUIRED Or RN - Registered Nurse If RN, then must have RHIT or RHIA or CCS or CDIP (AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner) or CCDS (ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist or CIC (AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder) Upon Hire REQUIRED
Proficient in software applications (Excel, Word, Optum CAC, EPIC).
Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT-4.
Expert in coding convention/automated encoder (knowledge management of NCCI/OCE billing edits).
Knowledgeable in APC and DRG methodologies and all regulatory/payer requirements associated with coding.
Demonstrated knowledge of an ability to apply THR coding policies and procedures to record review process.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Personal initiative to keep abreast of new developments in coding updates/technology/research/regulatory data.

Nice To Haves

1 Year Performing coding and documentation audits preferred
Successful completion of ICD-10 AHIMA Academy training and certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Performs auditing of medical records and validates assignment of DRG, diagnosis and procedure codes
Assists leadership in organizational improvement efforts
Serves as subject matter expert
Professional accountability