Coding Specialist III, InPatient
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: Remote Eligible
Location Type: Remote Eligible
Job Number: 2400008H
Category: Administrative/Clerical
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Responsibilities
Why UT Southwestern?
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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles
UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission.
UT Southwestern offers a robust benefits package including 13 holidays (including 2 floating holidays) for the 2023-2034 fiscal year. Full time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and are able to join additional voluntary retirement programs. We have various community discounts, wellness programs and more to learn about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Experience and Education
- Required three to five (3-5) years acute hospital based coding experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience working in a remote environment preferred
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential
Job Duties
- Responsible for coding concurrent or retrospective inpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM/PCS, in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions.
- Accurately identifies most appropriate Admit Diagnosis, Principal Diagnosis, and Procedure for the DRG, and all secondary diagnoses to accurately reflect all CC/MCC’s, POA status, and Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality.
- Accurately abstracts required data elements including, discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), and other designated data.
- a) Identifies when a physician query is appropriate for further clarification. b) Recognizes when the documentation is missing or incomplete and routes appropriately. c) Completes review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available.
- Maintain the Quality Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
- Maintain the Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
- Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.
- Maintains an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
This job is remote only and individuals who reside in the job will permanently work 100% from an alternate approved worksite.
Flexible Schedule
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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