JOB SUMMARY:

The Revenue Cycle team has a new position available for a Coding Specialist II. Works under general supervision to perform intermediate coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership. There are currently ten (10) members on the team. This position is needed to work PRM charge review WQs, assign CPT, ICD, and modifiers. The team culture is based in a participative and person-centered way. Members are expected to be supportive, constructive, and open to influence when interacting with others. The ideal candidate is someone who has the following attributes:

• Assign CPT, ICD, and modifiers Ensure service lines are worked to meet six (6) day metric.
• Ability to work well in a team or independently.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Highly motivated. Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with each other and providers.

Shift: 8-hour flex from 0500

Work From Home (WFH) - This is a WFH position. Additional details shall be discussed as part of the interview process.

The preferred soft skills include:

• Microsoft Outlook EPIC
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication both orally and in writing

Quick tip(s):

• Please review the section entitled experience/education and focus on the job requirements.
• Make sure you include the experience listed under the requirements section on your application.

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 patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. 

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• And certification as a coder to include Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CMC, RHIT, RHIA, or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) 
• And three (3) years professional coding experience.
• Knowledge of Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software is preferred.
• Proficiency in EPIC is preferred.
• May consider education in lieu of experience, or experience in lieu of other criterion.

JOB DUTIES:

• Performs accurate and timely review of intermediate coding and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT code sets as indicated and according to department procedures.
• Performs basic to intermediate coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.
• Ability to review and resolve front-end charge review coding edits.
• Maintains current understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, coding guidelines, and teaching physician documentation guidelines, and grows knowledge through participation in continuing education programs.
• May lead, train and/or mentor the work of lower-level designated coding employees to ensure quality of work and growth in knowledge and expertise.
• Assists in upholding coding team expectations of effective communications, including customer service standards, professionalism, operating procedures, processes, and other team strategies and goals.
• Assists in promoting a culture of support, continuous learning, and teamwork.
• Adheres to all UTSW and departmental policies and procedures to include the Remote Coding Agreement where applicable.
• May support multiple specialties in a hybrid role as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job is remote only and individuals who reside in the job will permanently work 100% from an alternate approved worksite.

SECURITY:

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.