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

512401 - Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl

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

39603BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Reviews official medical records and accurately assign the code for all procedures/services, all diagnoses, and supplies using CPT/ICD-CM/HCPCS coding conventions, third party payer rules, and applicable documentation guidelines. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Identify and review official hospital medical records and accurately assign the code for all daily service, procedures, and diagnosis for patients "post discharge."


• Serves as a resource for all coding related questions, responding in a timely manner to requests and questions from Coding staff. Assist with special projects as assigned.


• Mentors and trains newly hired Coders and provides ongoing training of Coding staff.


• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Promote, Assess, and evaluate the educational needs and requirements specific to your job discipline


• Identify, review, and accurately code other professional services such as clinic E/M, inpatient/outpatient surgical procedures, and other physician/healthcare services for reimbursement and statistical purposes when necessary.


• Review/Entry of consult cards/sheets for coding purposes.


• Reviews and educates physicians/residents and/or other personnel on coding practices and documentation requirements.


• Works with reimbursement staff to be proactive in preventing claim denials.


• Abstracts and interprets physician/healthcare provider documentation to assign the most appropriate codes to ensure all entitled reimbursement. Review financial data in UMC and TTUHSC including FSC flow and make changes as needed.


• Sequences the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines.


• Adheres to and upholds the departments Vision, Mission and Values (VMV).

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

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

Occasional Duties

Additional dutities as assigned.

Shift

Day

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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