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Coding SpecialistTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso • El Paso, Texas, United States
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Coding Specialist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
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    El Paso, Texas, United States
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    El Paso, Texas, United States
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44944BR Extended Job Title: Coding Specialist Org Level 1: Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso Position Description: Review medical record provider documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS and/or ICD-10-CM codes for provider services (in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Association of Professional Coders and American Health Information Management Association while ensuring accurate completion of responsibilities by established deadlines, resulting in maximum financial return. Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and exchange information, education and training to clinic personnel, physicians, administration, providers, and co-workers. Requisition ID: 44944BR Optional Attachments: Transcript Travel Required: Up to 25% Major/Essential Functions:
Selecting and assigning the appropriate level of service for CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes, and applicable Modifier(s) to specialty medical documentation for outpatient and inpatient medical coding and timely billing.
Assist with onboarding training for physicians, residents, non-physician practitioner (APP) and coding staff on documentation and coding guidelines.
Reviewing medical coding claim denials for correction and appeals within the AthenaIDX and Enterprise Task Manager (ETM) systems as assigned by the business office MPIP personnel, ensuring deadlines are met.
Managing non-coding-related issues within the AthenaIDX and ETM systems and adhering to all timely deadlines.
Performing charge data entry for billing in AthenaIDX.
Acting as a liaison between the internal coding team and the vendor, ensuring clear communication, and assisting the external medical coding vendor by clarifying clinical documentation or coding questions. This includes providing feedback on coding discrepancies, auditing vendor-coded charts for accuracy and adherence to facility guidelines, and assigning charts or work queues as needed.
Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?: No Minimum Hire Rate: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications 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 Athena IDX patient accounts, Athena Flow 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 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 (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) . Job Group: Information and Records Clerks Shift: Day EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
1 year experience with medical coding and/or billing
Current RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP, or equivalent certification through a nationally recognized credentialing body (i.e., AHIMA or AAPC)
Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx
  • El Paso, Texas, United States

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  • English
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