What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Coder- Intermediate (Infusion) position at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio?
The Outpatient Coder-Intermediate is responsible for conducting the quality review of outpatient coding, assuring coding compliance with federal regulations, and maintaining up-to-date coding guidelines and coding policy changes. Reviews, interprets, and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes based on medical record documentation according to correct coding principles. May assist in mentoring and training new coders on workflows and applications. Assists department team members in resolving coding challenges. Preserves the confidential nature of the information. Supports and maintains UT Health San Antonio policies, protocols, and values. Works under the general supervision of the Coding Operations Manager in a hospital setting.
