Sr Coding & Reimburs Spec at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Sr Coding & Reimburs Spec

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

513201 - Student Health Services Lbk

Position Description

Reviews official medical records with physician/healthcare provider documentation and assigns appropriate codes for all physician/healthcare provider services from current editions of official coding sources. Ensures accurate, complete, and timely code assignments for all physician/healthcare providers.

Requisition ID

39182BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

The Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic is committed to providing high quality patient care! The Department of Family Medicine is a team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first. We are dedicated to providing an excellent training environment for Family Medicine Physicians of today and the future. Our department is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first. In additional to the Family Medicine Clinic, this position handles Coding and Reimbursement for Student Health Services. The on-campus medical clinic that serves the students of Texas Tech University.


The Coding and Reimbursement Services Specialist will contribute to our mission by:

Performing coding and charge entry for service provided in the Family Medicine and Student Health clinics

Performing coding and charge entry for service provided by Family Medicine physicians in the inpatient setting.

Monitoring  federal and state regulations regarding professional service descriptions, coding, fee billing, reimbursement and service substantiation.

It is critical for the Coding and Reimbursement Specialist to demonstrate excellent communication skills, training ability, effective problem solving, and professionalism.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Office, remote work, or hybrid options available

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with 3M Computer Assisted Coding Product.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Student Health Services Lbk

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalency and three years of coding and reimbursement experience, preferably in a physician group, hospital, or academic health care setting. Knowledge of the CPT, ICD-CM, ICD-10, and HCPCS nomenclature. Current coding certification from the American Associate of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certification to remain current during term of employment.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

HM

Air Force Specialty Code

4A0X1

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