Coding Specialist II, Revenue Cycle

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center is pleased to announce we have a Coding Specialist II position available. Candidates will code Gastro cases. Works under general supervision to perform intermediate coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership within the Revenue Cycle - Front End Department. The key objective will include but is not limited to the following: Charge release/evaluation Resolve coding and billing edits Coding/billing various procedures for Gastroenterology cases Adept with excellent communication skills, written or verbally Comfortable collaborating with physicians regarding charges

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of professional coding experience
• A coding certification or billing/coding diploma may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in EPIC.
• Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software.
• Knowledge of Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI).
• (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or
• (CMC) CERT MEDICAL CODER or
• (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or
• (CCA) Cert Coding Associate

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and timely review of intermediate coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT code sets as indicated and according to department procedures.
• Performs basic to intermediate 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.
• Maintains current understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, coding guidelines, and teaching physician documentation guidelines, and grows knowledge through participation in continuing education programs.
• May lead, train and/or mentor the work of lower level designated coding employees to ensure quality of work and growth in knowledge and expertise.
• Assists in upholding coding team expectations of effective communications, including customer service standards, professionalism, operating procedures, processes, and other team strategies and goals.
• Assists in promoting a culture of support, continuous learning, and team work.
• Adheres to all UTSW and departmental policies and procedures to include the Remote Coding Agreement where applicable.
• May support multiple specialties in a hybrid role as needed.
• Performs 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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees