Baylor College of Medicine
Senior Professional Fee Coder-San Antonio
Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Senior Professional Fee Coder - San Antonio
Division: CHRISTUS Children's Hospital - San Antonio
Work Arrangement: Onsite only | Location: San Antonio, TX | Salary: $63,052 to $80,000 | FLSA Status: Nonexempt | Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summary Baylor College of Medicine- CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio is seeking a highly motivated and competent professional to serve as a Senior Professional Fee Coder with primary responsibilities for managing and supporting the day‑to‑day functions of the revenue cycle under the direction of the Lead, Revenue Cycle. The candidate must be skilled in performing complex tasks required in healthcare services within the revenue cycle, to include documentation reviews, denial analysis, and educational initiatives but not limited to coding and provider education.
The ideal candidate will have strong operational skills and ability to gain the confidence of faculty, staff, leaders, colleagues, etc. Will have experience with revenue integrity and can demonstrate a professional, positive attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Is able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines. Also is highly detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, efficient, and strong organizational skills. Lastly, can demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in accepting work assignments with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, understand processes, and resolve issues.
Job Duties Comprehensive Support Documentation, Coding Reviews, Denial Trend Reporting & Audit Summaries
Reviews provider documentation for compliance and accuracy under guidance.
Flags potential coding issues and forwards them to Lead, Revenue Cycle for resolution.
Compiles data for dashboards and reports based on audit outcomes.
Assists in formatting and distributing reports to Division and CHRISTUS leadership.
Assists with Monitoring & Analyzing Revenue Cycle Performance
Supports denial trend analysis by gathering data and preparing summary reports.
Assists in identifying root causes of denials and escalates findings to Lead, Revenue Cycle for resolution.
Develop Educational Materials & Assist with Training
Assists Lead, Revenue Cycle to create handouts, presentations, and educational reminders.
Supports training sessions by preparing materials and tracking attendance.
Responds to Provider Inquiries & Route Questions
Serves as a resource for basic coding and documentation questions.
Escalates complex inquiries to Lead, Revenue Cycle.
Other Duties as Assigned
Provides administrative and operational support for revenue cycle projects.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Five years of relevant experience.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Two to four years auditing experience.
Experience in an academic setting.
Experience working with EPIC.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 24012
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Work Arrangement: Onsite only | Location: San Antonio, TX | Salary: $63,052 to $80,000 | FLSA Status: Nonexempt | Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summary Baylor College of Medicine- CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio is seeking a highly motivated and competent professional to serve as a Senior Professional Fee Coder with primary responsibilities for managing and supporting the day‑to‑day functions of the revenue cycle under the direction of the Lead, Revenue Cycle. The candidate must be skilled in performing complex tasks required in healthcare services within the revenue cycle, to include documentation reviews, denial analysis, and educational initiatives but not limited to coding and provider education.
The ideal candidate will have strong operational skills and ability to gain the confidence of faculty, staff, leaders, colleagues, etc. Will have experience with revenue integrity and can demonstrate a professional, positive attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Is able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines. Also is highly detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, efficient, and strong organizational skills. Lastly, can demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in accepting work assignments with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, understand processes, and resolve issues.
Job Duties Comprehensive Support Documentation, Coding Reviews, Denial Trend Reporting & Audit Summaries
Reviews provider documentation for compliance and accuracy under guidance.
Flags potential coding issues and forwards them to Lead, Revenue Cycle for resolution.
Compiles data for dashboards and reports based on audit outcomes.
Assists in formatting and distributing reports to Division and CHRISTUS leadership.
Assists with Monitoring & Analyzing Revenue Cycle Performance
Supports denial trend analysis by gathering data and preparing summary reports.
Assists in identifying root causes of denials and escalates findings to Lead, Revenue Cycle for resolution.
Develop Educational Materials & Assist with Training
Assists Lead, Revenue Cycle to create handouts, presentations, and educational reminders.
Supports training sessions by preparing materials and tracking attendance.
Responds to Provider Inquiries & Route Questions
Serves as a resource for basic coding and documentation questions.
Escalates complex inquiries to Lead, Revenue Cycle.
Other Duties as Assigned
Provides administrative and operational support for revenue cycle projects.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Five years of relevant experience.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Two to four years auditing experience.
Experience in an academic setting.
Experience working with EPIC.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 24012
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