[Hiring] Coding Specialist III - Outpatient Cancer Center Ancillary @UT Southwestern Medical Center

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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves coding retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT, ensuring compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions. • Accurately identifies the most appropriate Reason for Visit, First Listed (Primary) Diagnosis, Procedure(s), Modifiers, and all secondary diagnoses to support medical necessity (LCD/NCD edits) and CCI edits. • Accurately abstracts required data elements including discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), Occurrence Codes, and other designated data. • May review accounts in the denials work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager. • Identifies when a physician query is appropriate for further clarification. • Recognizes when documentation is missing or incomplete and routes appropriately. • Validates chargemaster driven CPT code assignment and routes appropriately. • Completes review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available. • Maintains the Quality and Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding. • Mentors/trains on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality. • Maintains an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent. • 3 years of acute hospital-based coding experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. • Licenses and Certifications: • (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST • (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO • (CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST • (COC) Certified Outpatient Coding • (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER • AAPC Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) • (CIRCC) Cert Inter Rad Cardio Coder • Preferred: • Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field. • Experience working in a remote environment preferred; required for PRN Coders. • Cancer Center ancillary experience is preferred. Benefits • PPO medical plan, available day one at no arenaflex 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. Company Description With 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 U.S. News & World Report, 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! Apply tot his job

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