UT Southwestern Medical Center
Coding Specialist III - Outpatient Day Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, 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 #1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by 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 part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
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
This is a remote position. Work hours will be discussed during the interview process.
Experience and Education
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 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) or RHIT (REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO) or CCS (CERT CODING SPECIALIST) or COC (Certified Outpatient Coding) or CPC (CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER) or AAPC Certified Professional Coder‑Hospital (CPC‑H) or CIRCC (Cert Inter Rad Cardio Coder).
Preferred
Education: 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: Experience working in a remote environment preferred; required for PRN Coders.
Job Duties
Responsible for coding retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD‑10 CM and CPT, in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions.
Accurately identify most appropriate Reason for Visit, Primary Diagnosis, Procedure(s), Modifiers, and all secondary diagnoses to support medical necessity (LCD/NCD edits) and CCI edits.
Accurately abstract required data elements including discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), Occurrence Codes, and other designated data.
May review accounts in denials work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager.
Identify when a physician query is appropriate, recognize missing or incomplete documentation, validate chargemaster‑driven CPT code assignment, and complete review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available.
Maintain the Quality and Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.
Maintain an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO 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 Primary: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX
Job Type Full‑time, Day Job
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Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
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
This is a remote position. Work hours will be discussed during the interview process.
Experience and Education
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 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) or RHIT (REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO) or CCS (CERT CODING SPECIALIST) or COC (Certified Outpatient Coding) or CPC (CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER) or AAPC Certified Professional Coder‑Hospital (CPC‑H) or CIRCC (Cert Inter Rad Cardio Coder).
Preferred
Education: 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: Experience working in a remote environment preferred; required for PRN Coders.
Job Duties
Responsible for coding retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD‑10 CM and CPT, in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions.
Accurately identify most appropriate Reason for Visit, Primary Diagnosis, Procedure(s), Modifiers, and all secondary diagnoses to support medical necessity (LCD/NCD edits) and CCI edits.
Accurately abstract required data elements including discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), Occurrence Codes, and other designated data.
May review accounts in denials work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager.
Identify when a physician query is appropriate, recognize missing or incomplete documentation, validate chargemaster‑driven CPT code assignment, and complete review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available.
Maintain the Quality and Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.
Maintain an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO 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 Primary: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX
Job Type Full‑time, Day Job
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