Coding Specialist II

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 Revenue Cycle team has a new position available for a Coding Specialist II. The successful candidate will work 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 four (4) members on the team. This position is needed to work Otolaryngology 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 the team and providers. 

Shift: 8-hour days, flex shift. Monday through Friday from 0500

Work From Home (WFH) - This is a WFH position. However, candidates must live in the state of Texas. Additional details shall be discussed as part of the interview process.

Preferred soft skills include:

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

BENEFITS
UT 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:

• 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
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED

• Experience
  3 years of professional coding experience
  May consider education in lieu of experience, or experience in lieu of other criterion.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or
  (CMC) CERT MEDICAL CODER or
  (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or
  (CCA) Cert Coding Associate

Preferred

• Experience
  Proficiency in EPIC.
  Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software.
  Knowledge of Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI).

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.

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.