Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Sr Coding & Reimburs Spec in El Paso, Texas
23024BR
Extended Job Title:
Sr Coding & Reimburs Spec
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) and adheres to official coding guidelines and the Values Based Culture of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 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 provider services to include procedural, diagnosis, and supplies in all places of service.
Requisition ID:
23024BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
Responsible to audit and code the medical documentation for complete coding. Select and assign the appropriate level of service CPT, ICD-10CM, HCPCS and Modifier(s) to specialty medical documentation for outpatient and inpatient medical coding and billing timely filing
Batch code charges for daily data entry
Review medical coding claim denials for correction and appeals as assigned by the business office, MPIP personnel in Centricity (C-BIC) module Enterprise Task Manager (ETM) prior to filing deadline
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
16.89
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and regulations evaluation and management coding guidelines in an academic teaching setting
Knowledge of G.E. Centricity patient accounts, GE EMR and Cerner Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) and patient accounting software systems
Ability to participate with internal peer coding audit reviews
Ability to communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers for documenting guidelines
Bilingual English and Spanish
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Medical Coding SOM ELP
Required Attachments:
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Information and Records Clerks
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
High School graduate or equivalency
Experience:
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
Certification:
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