UT Southwestern Medical Center
Coding and CDI Denials Analyst - CCDS
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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UT Southwestern Medical Center Job posting date: Oct 9, 2025 Job 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 Specialists 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
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 Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits Experience and Education
Experience: 3 years to 5 years (3-5) of 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 Experience working in a remote environment Licenses and Certifications: (RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator or (RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician or (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist or (CCDS) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist or (CDIP) Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (Preferred) 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 UT Southwestern 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
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. 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. Location and Organization
Primary Location
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job
Professional & Executive Organization
844002 - HIM Coding and CDI Schedule
Full-time Shift
Day Job Employee Status
Regular Job Type
Standard Job Posting
Oct 9, 2025, 10:09:02 PM
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Coding and CDI Denials Analyst - CCDS
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UT Southwestern Medical Center Job posting date: Oct 9, 2025 Job 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 Specialists 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
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 Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits Experience and Education
Experience: 3 years to 5 years (3-5) of 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 Experience working in a remote environment Licenses and Certifications: (RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator or (RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician or (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist or (CCDS) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist or (CDIP) Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (Preferred) 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 UT Southwestern 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
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. 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. Location and Organization
Primary Location
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job
Professional & Executive Organization
844002 - HIM Coding and CDI Schedule
Full-time Shift
Day Job Employee Status
Regular Job Type
Standard Job Posting
Oct 9, 2025, 10:09:02 PM
#J-18808-Ljbffr