Overview
Tenet Healthcare is a community focused on care, compassion, and improving the health and well-being of the patients and communities it serves. The organization operates hospitals, physicians, outpatient centers, and revenue cycle solutions across the country.
Job Summary
The Corporate Coder works under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager and is responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. This role supports coding quality, data integrity, and productivity standards for Tenet facilities, including quality chart reviews, training support, and other coding-related projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and productively code and abstract patient health documentation for Tenet facilities.
- Review flagged cases in CARDS and RevInt for coding accuracy.
- Assist with coding quality reviews, audits, and second-level reviews as needed.
- Attend Tenet coding education sessions and maintain coding credentials.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of inpatient coding experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong technical background and experience with electronic medical records.
- Completion of at least one AHIMA-certified program with the related professional credential preferred, such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a Health Information Management discipline.
- 3+ years of inpatient coding experience.
- Coding experience in a large, complex health system.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment coding proficiency assessment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
- Discretionary 401(k) match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Health savings accounts and healthcare/dependent flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance
- Paid sick leave and other leave benefits in accordance with applicable laws
Location
Dallas, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago