Coding Specialist III

SUMMARY

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.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

High School Diploma or GED

6 years coding experience.

A coding certification or billing / coding diploma may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Preferred

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

JOB DUTIES

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.