Coding Specialist III

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith 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 %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, 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%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center has a new opportunity within the Revenue Cycle Department for the role of Coding Specialist III. The successful applicant will work under general supervision to perform complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership. The duties for this position will include but is not limited to the following:%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ECodes and audits patient encounters to ensure accurate documentation%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECodes for the OBGYN department%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3EUnderstanding governmental and payer policies when it comes to coding guidelines%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the culture -%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3EThe culture is the shared commitment to accuracy, compliance, ethical practices, and collaboration that ensures high quality documentation and protects organizational integrity. The successful applicant will work under general supervision to perform complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by coding leadership.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EWork from home (WFH): The successful applicant will work from home but must live within the State of Texas. Candidates who live in the DFW are preferred.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EShift: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, flex-shift (Additional details to be discussed during the interview).%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or GED%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E6 years coding experience.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EA coding certification or billing/coding diploma may be substituted for 1 year of experience.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EEpic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EProficiency in EPIC%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or%3Cbr%3E(CMC) CERT MEDICAL CODER or%3Cbr%3E(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or%3Cbr%3E(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or%3Cbr%3E(CCA) Cert Coding Associate or%3Cbr%3E(CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms accurate and timely review of complex coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT code sets as indicated and according to department procedures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms complex coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to review and resolve fro