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Coding/CDI Denials Analyst - CCDSUT Southwestern • Dallas, TX
Coding/CDI Denials Analyst - CCDS

Coding/CDI Denials Analyst - CCDS

UT Southwestern • Dallas, TX
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SUMMARY


The Coding/CDI Denials Analyst primary responsibilities are to review coding denials for inpatient hospital medical records, for accuracy of assigned codes, and ensure all Official Coding Guidelines and conventions were followed. Also, to ensure the clinical evidence and provider documentation supports the assigned codes and DRG. Compose and submit appeal letters as appropriate, identify coding trends/opportunities for root causes of denials, which would be relevant for additional education to individual Coders/CDI Specialist’s and/or the entire Coding/CDI Teams. Report these trends/opportunities to the Lead Denials Analyst to ensure education is developed and provided to the Coders and/or CDI Teams. Identify and communicate front-end activities that influence the denials/appeals process, seeking opportunities for process improvement.

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:

  • 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

  • Experience
    3 years three to five (3-5) year’s acute hospital-based Coding and/or CDI experience or
    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
    Denials and Appeals experience in an acute Hospital setting and
    Experience working in a remote environment
  • Licenses and Certifications
    (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or
    (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or
    (CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST or
    (CCDS) Cert Clinical Documentation or
    (CDIP) CERT DOCUMNTATN IMPROVMNT PRAC

Preferred

  • Experience
    RN with CDI experience

JOB DUTIES

  • Review coding and/or clinical denials, ensuring all coding guidelines and conventions were followed, and ensuring all clinical evidence and provider documentation supports the assigned codes and DRG.
  • Compose an effective appeal utilizing appropriate coding guidelines, relevant and effective clinical documentation, current industry guidelines, evidence-based medicine, and local and national medical management standards and protocols.
  • Identify coding and/or documentation trends for root causes of denials.
  • Identify and communicate DRG changes and financial impact.
  • Identify coding and clinical educational opportunities and report these to the Lead Denials Analyst.
  • Identify front-end activities that influence denial/appeals process.
  • Support the Quality Standards set by UTSW and the HIM Coding & CDI Department.
  • Maintains an expert level of knowledge of Coding/CDI guidelines and practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.

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