[Hiring] CODING SPEC III @UT Southwestern Medical Center

Role Description

Works under general supervision to perform complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 years of coding experience
• May consider education in lieu of experience, or experience in lieu of other criterion.
• (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER Upon Hire or
• (CMC) CERT MEDICAL CODER Upon Hire or
• (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO Upon Hire or
• (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST Upon Hire or
• (CCA) Cert Coding Associate Upon Hire

Requirements

• Knowledge of Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software is preferred
• Proficiency in EPIC is preferred

Job Duties

• Performs accurate and timely review of complex coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM 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 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 home healthcare services 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 perform and support home healthcare authorizations processes, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% 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