Sr. Specialty Coding Analyst (CVIR) - Full Time

#REF!•Arlington, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an award-winning company? We’re looking for a qualified Sr. Specialty Coding Analyst like you to join our Texas Health family. This is a 100% remote position with flexible hours and scheduling, offering a terrific work/life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management or other healthcare related field 2 Years REQUIRED or Associate's Degree Health Information Management or other healthcare releated field 4 Years REQUIRED or H.S. Diploma or Equivalent 6 Years in lieu of degree, must have acute care(hospital setting) OP surgical coding experience with progressive coding responsibility REQUIRED
3 Years Coding in an acute care outpatient surgical setting; specialty coding a plus in GI, wound care, hands, spines. Evidence of progression in coding responsibilities REQUIRED
2 Years Performing CVIR coding 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 COC - Certified Outpatient Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED or CIRCC - Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED
Ability to review coding and procedural documentation of specialty coding records, both coding and chargemaster data.
Ability to identify and reconcile discrepancies in coding and charges.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to coders in a clear and concise manner and translate coding rules and concepts into a presentation understandable to providers and other health care clinicians.
Subject matter expert in CVIR coding and other specialty areas.
Extensive knowledge of CMS, State and Joint Commission documentation requirements.
Able to meet deadlines and respond effectively to changes in coding guidelines.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Ability to analyze data and summarize findings verbally and in writing.
Flexible, responsive and able to balance the needs of multiple priorities.
Able to project a positive professional image.
Handles sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

specialty coding a plus in GI, wound care, hands, spines.

Responsibilities

Assists OP leadership with the development, implementation, monitoring and process improvements of the OP Specialty coding section. This includes: section policies and procedures, policies and procedures rolled out to clinical areas, share point sites and other tools that assist in the management and communication of specialty coding functions, job tasks and productivity standards.
Assists manager with employee development
Assists the management team with Fiscal Management of coding resources and processes
Assists the management team in Quality and organizational improvement to include, but not limited to, collaborating with clinical departments to resolve coding and billing issues
Serves as specialty coding knowledge SME.