21 Dec
Senior Certified Coding Specialist- CV Surgery
Texas, Texasmedicalcenterhouston 00000 Texasmedicalcenterhouston USA

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Senior Certified Coding Specialist- CV SurgeryTexas Medical Center-Houston, TexasHotLegalMcGovern Medical School at UTHealthRequisition #: 1900034ZPosition Summary:Reviews, determines accuracy of and applies the correct coding conventions to patient charge encounters, procedural and surgical services, as defined through physician documentation, regulatory agencies and various third-party payers. Provides departmental oversight and specialty-specific education related to physician coding/compliance, non-physician practitioner coding/compliance and appropriate coding conventions for individual staff members and collective groups within the department.Position Key Accountabilities:

Provides leadership and guidance to fellow coders.

Oversight of personnel performing routine correct coding applications utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding guidelines.

Identifies and reports correct code selection from physician documentation, to include, but not be limited to; chart notes, abstracting from medical records documentation, medical diagnostic and/or interventional reports, ensuring compliant coding selections are reported, as needed.

Reviews and reports all denials related to coding, by report, assigning and indicating reason codes for coding denials.

Assists in the development and delivery of appropriate specialty specific coding education for providers within their respective departments.

Act as a resource in the clinic setting for providers, practitioners and staff for queries related to coding convention.

Liaison with outsourced Revenue Cycle Service Managers as related to coding endeavors within their departments.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders or

Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) by the American Health Information Management Association or

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)/ Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association.

Minimum Education:High School diploma or equivalent.Minimum Experience:Five years of related experience.May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

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