UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical.

  • Dallas, TX


  • Long-term.

  • Full-time.

Task Summary

The Coding Expert III, Inpatient position is a PRN, per re nata (as required), position. This is a remote function that concentrates on coding and abstracting inpatient accounts.

Experience and Education

  • Needed 3 to 5 (3-5) years severe healthcare 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.
  • Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Partner Degree in Health Info Management and/or carefully associated field Registered Health Info Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Info Service Technician (RHIT), or AHIMA Licensed Coding Professional (CCS) credential

Task Responsibilities

  • Accountable for coding concurrent or retrospective inpatient accounts utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, in compliance with the Authorities Coding Standards and conventions.
  • Precisely recognizes most suitable 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 Intensity of Health Problem and Threat of Death.
  • Properly abstracts needed information components consisting of, release personality, discharge location, treatment dates and doctor( s), and other designated information.
  • Determines when a doctor inquiry is suitable for more explanation.
  • Acknowledges when the documents is missing out on or insufficient and paths properly.
  • Finishes evaluation and last coding when question and/or documents is offered.
  • Preserve the Quality Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
  • Preserve the Efficiency Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
  • Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as asked for to make sure quality.
  • Keeps a professional 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 Human Being 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 info.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is dedicated to an instructional and operating environment that offers 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 forbid discrimination on the basis of sexual preference, gender identity, or gender expression.

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