Under minimal supervision, performs skilled and specialized technical work in documentation and coding for medical billing.
Conducts quality review of inpatient and outpatient coding, ensures coding compliance with federal regulations, and maintains up-to-date coding guidelines and policy changes.
Reviews, interprets, and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes based on medical record documentation using ICD-10 and CPT coding principles.
Provides skilled technical work in documentation and medical billing coding, abstracts complex patient data from records.
Works on coding-related charge review and claim edits daily to ensure timely and accurate billing.
Researches and resolves coding related issues, assisting in meeting productivity and quality standards.
Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Ability to apply judgment and informed decision-making.
Proven ability to manage many responsibilities while meeting objectives and working with teams.
Strong communication, leadership, organization, time management skills, and detail orientation.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Licenses & Certifications: Accreditation from professional coding bodies such as AHIMA, AAPC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification required.
May require maintaining security and integrity per Texas EO-GA-48.
Six (6) years of medical record abstraction and coding experience required.
Benefits include free UT SELECT Medical insurance, dental and vision plans, disability insurance, FSAs, retirement options, paid time off, paid family leave, holidays, and employee discounts.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- Minimum six years of experience in medical record abstraction and coding.
- Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles.
- Familiarity with federal regulations and EMR systems.
- Accreditation from at least one professional coding organization (AHIMA, AAPC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to apply good judgment and make informed decisions.
- Free medical insurance for employees through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
- Options to add family members with discounted copays using UT Health Physicians network.
- $50,000 group term life and accidental death insurance with options to purchase more.
- Multiple dental insurance plans through Delta Dental Insurance Company.
- Vision care benefits with standard and enhanced options.
- Disability insurance available.
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health expenses.
- Retirement plans including Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
- Generous paid time off starting at 128 to 208 hours annually.
- Extended illness bank and paid family leave.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Employee discounts on services, tickets, gym memberships.
Location
San Antonio, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago