Coding Specialist III

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Works under general supervision to perform complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.
Shift: 8-hour flex shift, Monday through Friday
Work From Home (WFH): This is a WFH position. Additional details shall 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 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