Under limited supervision, responsible for conducting quality reviews of inpatient and outpatient coding, ensuring coding compliance with federal regulations, and maintaining up-to-date coding guidelines and policy changes.
Responsibilities include reviewing, interpreting, and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes based on medical record documentation; abstracting patient data from medical records; supporting charge review and claim edits; resolving coding-related issues; obtaining additional records when needed; verifying fee tickets and physician notes; and updating coding books with changes published by regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
Experience
- 5 years of experience in medical record abstraction and coding required
Benefits Overview
- Free UT SELECT medical insurance for employees
- Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
- Vision care benefits through Superior Vision Services
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Retirement options through TRS or ORP
- Paid time off: 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service
- Extended illness bank: 8 hours per month
- Paid family leave up to 240 hours after 6 months of consecutive employment
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Employee discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership
Location
San Antonio, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago