UT Southwestern Medical Center
Coding Specialist III - Inpatient
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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 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!
Job Summary The Coding Specialist III is responsible to review and code inpatient and outpatient University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) medical records. The UTSW medical records are maintained in electronic format and will be coded according to current coding guidelines, and in compliance with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The Coding Specialist III is identified as the highest level coding subject matter expert due to education, training, and experience and as such will receive coding assignments in accordance with that level of expertise. Additionally, the Coding Specialist III may be asked to mentor and proctor employees at the Coding Specialist I and II levels.
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 UTSW employee benefits!
Experience and Education
Experience: 3 to 5 years acute hospital based coding experience.
Experience working in a remote environment required for PRN Coders.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications upon hire or preferred:
(RHIA) REGD Health Information Administration
(RHIT) REGD Health Information Technology
(CCS) CERT Coding Specialist
upon hire preferred
Education:
Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field.
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/MCCs, 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.
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 Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Details
Job Type: Administrative/Clerical
Organization: 844002 - HIM Coding and CDI
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Nov 8, 2025
Senior Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Summary The Coding Specialist III is responsible to review and code inpatient and outpatient University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) medical records. The UTSW medical records are maintained in electronic format and will be coded according to current coding guidelines, and in compliance with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The Coding Specialist III is identified as the highest level coding subject matter expert due to education, training, and experience and as such will receive coding assignments in accordance with that level of expertise. Additionally, the Coding Specialist III may be asked to mentor and proctor employees at the Coding Specialist I and II levels.
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 UTSW employee benefits!
Experience and Education
Experience: 3 to 5 years acute hospital based coding experience.
Experience working in a remote environment required for PRN Coders.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications upon hire or preferred:
(RHIA) REGD Health Information Administration
(RHIT) REGD Health Information Technology
(CCS) CERT Coding Specialist
upon hire preferred
Education:
Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field.
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/MCCs, 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.
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 Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Details
Job Type: Administrative/Clerical
Organization: 844002 - HIM Coding and CDI
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Nov 8, 2025
Senior Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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