UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical.

  • Dallas, TX


  • Long-term.

  • Part-time.

Task Summary

The Coding Expert III, Inpatient function is Part-time and advantages eligible. Work hours will be roughly 30 hours for weekend protection.

Experience and Education

  • Needed 3 to 5 (3-5) years severe medical facility based coding experience. A comparable mix of education and experience might be thought about.
  • Experience operating in a remote environment chosen; needed for PRN Coders.
  • Required Bachelor’s Degree or Partner Degree in Health Info Management and/or carefully associated field Registered Health Details Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Info Specialist (RHIT), or AHIMA Qualified Coding Professional (CCS) credential

Task Tasks

  • Accountable for coding concurrent or retrospective inpatient accounts utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, in compliance with the Authorities Coding Standards and conventions.
  • Precisely determines most proper Admit Medical diagnosis, Principal Medical Diagnosis, and Treatment for the DRG, and all secondary medical diagnoses to properly show all CC/MCC’s, POA status, and Seriousness of Disease and Threat of Death.
  • Precisely abstracts needed information aspects consisting of, release personality, discharge location, treatment dates and doctor( s), and other designated information.
  • Recognizes when a doctor question is proper for more explanation.
  • Acknowledges when the documents is missing out on or insufficient and paths properly.
  • Finishes evaluation and last coding when inquiry and/or paperwork is readily available.
  • Preserve the Quality Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding. Keep the Efficiency Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
  • Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as asked for to make sure quality. Keeps a skilled level of understanding of coding associated standards and practices.
  • Other responsibilities as designated

Working Conditions

This task is remote just and people who live in the task will completely work 100% from an alternate authorized worksite. Any certifications to be thought about as equivalents in lieu of mentioned minimums need previous approval of the Vice President for Person Resources Administration, or his/her designee.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and based on Texas Education Code 51.215, which licenses UT Southwestern to acquire criminal history record details.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is dedicated to an academic and operating environment that supplies level playing field to all members of the University neighborhood. In accordance with federal and state law, the University forbids illegal discrimination, consisting of harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religious beliefs; nationwide origin; sex; consisting of unwanted sexual advances; age; special needs; hereditary info; citizenship status; and secured seasoned status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to restrict discrimination on the basis of sexual preference, gender identity, or gender expression.

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