Homeoffice Coding Specialist III at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort 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-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, 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! %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center has a new opportunity within the Revenue Cycle Department for the role of Coding Specialist III. The duties for this position will include but is not limited to the following:%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3ECodes and audits patient encounters to ensure accurate documentation%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3ECode Neurosurgery and the Spine Center primarily%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3ECompliance%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EReimbursement%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EServe as a floater (assist other surgical specialties as needed)%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the culture %3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EThe culture is the shared commitment to accuracy, compliance, ethnical practices, and collaboration that ensures high quality documentation and protects organizational integrity. The successful applicant 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.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EWork from home (WFH): The successful will work from home but must live within the State of Texas. Candidates who live in the DFW are preferred%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EShift: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday flex-shift (Additional details to be discussed during the interview)%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%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%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or GED%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E6 years coding experience. %3Cbr%3EA coding certification or billing/coding diploma may be substituted for 1 year of experience.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EEpic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software %3Cbr%3EProficiency in EPIC%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or%3Cbr%3E(CMC) CERT MEDICAL CODER or%3Cbr%3E(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or%3Cbr%3E(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or%3Cbr%3E(CCA) Cert Coding Associate or%3Cbr%3E(CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms accurate and timely review of complex coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT code sets as indicated and according to department procedures.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAbility to review and resolve front-end charge review coding edits and back-end coding denials%3C/li%3E%0A%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%3E%0A%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%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMay lead, train and/or mentor the work of lower level designated coding employees to ensure quality of work and growth in knowledge and expertise.%3C/li%3E%0A%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%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssists in promoting a culture of support, continuous learning, and team work.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAdheres to all UTSW and departmental policies and procedures to include the Remote Coding Agreement where applicable.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMay support multiple specialties in a hybrid role as needed.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E %3Cbr%3EThis 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.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO Statement%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT 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.%3C/p%3E Apply Now