Coding Specialist III

%3Cp%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-reputed company Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-reputed company Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 reputed company=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%reputed company, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center has a new opportunity reputed company the reputed company Cycle Department for the role of Coding Specialist III. The successful applicant will work under general supervision to reputed company reputed company coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership. The duties for this position will include but is not limited to the following:%26nbsp;%3C/p%reputed company%3Cul%reputed company%3Cli%3ECodes and audits patient encounters to ensure accurate documentation%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3ECodes for the OBGYN department%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%reputed company%3Cp%3EUnderstanding governmental and payer policies reputed company it comes to coding guidelines%3C/p%reputed company%3Cp%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company%26nbsp;%3C/p%reputed company%3Cp%reputed company%26nbsp;%3C/p%reputed company%3Cp%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EAbout the culture -%3C/strong%reputed company%3C/p%reputed company%3C/li%reputed company%3C/ul%reputed company%3Cp%3EThe culture is the shared commitment to accuracy, compliance, ethical practices, and collaboration that ensures high quality documentation and protects organizational reputed company. The successful applicant will work under general supervision to reputed company reputed company coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by coding leadership.%26nbsp;%3C/p%reputed company%3Cul%reputed company%3Cli%3EWork from home (WFH): The successful applicant will work from home but must live reputed company the State of Texas. Candidates who live in the DFW are preferred.%26nbsp;%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EShift: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, reputed company-shift (Additional details to be discussed during the interview).%26nbsp;%3C/li%reputed company%3C/ul%reputed company%3Cp%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%3EUT 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:%3C/p%reputed company%3Cul%reputed company%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the reputed company System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%reputed company%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 reputed company=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%reputed company%26nbsp;%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%reputed company%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or GED%26nbsp;%3Cbr%reputed company%26nbsp;%3C/li%reputed company%3C/ul%reputed company%3Cul%reputed company%3Cli%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%3E6 years coding experience.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EA coding certification or billing/coding diploma may be substituted for 1 year of experience.%26nbsp;%3C/li%reputed company%3C/ul%reputed company%3Cp%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%reputed company%3C/p%reputed company%3Cul%reputed company%3Cli%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%3EEpic electronic health record systems and reputed company coding software%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EProficiency in EPIC%26nbsp;%3Cbr%reputed company%26nbsp;%3C/li%reputed company%3C/ul%reputed company%3Cul%reputed company%3Cli%reputed company%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company(CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL reputed company or%3Cbr%reputed company(CMC) CERT MEDICAL reputed company or%3Cbr%reputed company(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or%3Cbr%reputed company(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or%3Cbr%reputed company(CCA) Cert Coding Associate or%3Cbr%reputed company(reputed company) CERT CODING SPECIALIST%26nbsp;%3C/li%reputed company%3C/ul%reputed company%3Cp%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%reputed company%3C/p%reputed company%3Cul%reputed company%3Cli%3EPerforms accurate and timely review of reputed company coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT code sets as indicated and according to department procedures.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EPerforms reputed company coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EAbility to review and resolve reputed company-end charge review coding edits and back-end coding denials%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EMaintains a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, coding guidelines, and teaching physician documentation guidelines through participation in continuing education programs.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EMaintains 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.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EMay reputed company, train and/or mentor the work of reputed company-level designated coding employees to ensure quality of work and growth in knowledge and expertise.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EAssists in upholding coding team expectations of effective communications, including customer service standards, professionalism, operating procedures, processes, and other team strategies and goals.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EAssists in promoting a culture of support, reputed company learning, and teamwork.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EAdheres to reputed company UTSW and departmental policies and procedures to include the Remote Coding Agreement where applicable.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EMay support multiple specialties in a hybrid role as needed.%3C/li%reputed company%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%reputed company%3C/ul%reputed company%3Cp%reputed company%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%reputed company%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EThis position is reputed company-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 reputed company or reputed company of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cbr%reputed company%3Cstrong%3EEEO Statement%3C/strong%reputed company%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to reputed company 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 reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%reputed company%26nbsp;%3C/p%reputed company Apply To This Job