Coding Specialist III

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

17h•Remote

About The Position

The Revenue Cycle - Front End Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center has a new opportunity for a Coding Specialist III. The successful candidate 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 key objective will include but is not limited to the following: Participates in training staff Works charges sent to the escalation WQs by staff Charge release/evaluation Resolve coding and billing edits Codes and audits patient encounters to ensure accurate documentation Code complex Cardiology procedures Adept with excellent communication skills, written or verbally Comfortable collaborating with physicians regarding charges Shift: Flex shift, 8-hour (flex schedule but must begin between -500-0900). Work from home (WFH): This is a WFH position. Candidates must live within the state of Texas, DFW area preferred. Additional details to be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software
Proficiency in EPIC
(CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or
(CMC) CERT MEDICAL CODER or
(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or
(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or
(CCA) Cert Coding Associate or
(CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and timely review of complex coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT code sets as indicated and according to department procedures.
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 and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, coding guidelines, and teaching physician documentation guidelines through participation in continuing education programs.
Maintains a thorough understanding of the intricacies of the various subspecialty care provided at UTSW, so work assignment adjustments can be made with little workflow disruption and coding coverage can be appropriately provided.
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 teamwork.
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

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