UT Southwestern is a leading medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Ranked the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, it offers a supportive environment fostering career growth and development.
This role focuses on developing outpatient coding education, researching complex outpatient coding denials, and conducting risk-based coding compliance audits of outpatient encounters to ensure compliance with official coding guidelines, clinical documentation, and payer guidelines.
You will create audit reports with clear recommendations for coders, auditors, managers, and directors, identify documentation issues affecting coding accuracy, and stay current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS, AAPC, ICD-10-CM, and CPT coding updates through courses and workshops.
The role includes performing other assigned duties and ensuring compliance with Texas Education Code 51.215 regarding criminal history records.
- Minimum 5 years of coding experience, including hospital outpatient encounters
- Minimum 5 years of coding audit or quality review experience, including outpatient encounters
- At least 1 year of experience preparing and delivering education related to audit findings or regulatory guidance
- Certifications required upon hire: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) or CEMC (Certified E/M Coder) or CPC-I (AAPC Approved Instructor Certification)
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of AHA Official Coding Guidelines, CMS, AAPC directives, ICD-10-CM, and CPT coding updates
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex coding and documentation issues clearly
- PPO medical plan with no cost for employee-only coverage available day one
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
- Paid Time Off available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Location
Dallas, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago