Coding Specialist III - Inpatient

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! Job Summary The Coding Specialist III is responsible for reviewing and coding inpatient and outpatient University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) medical records. The UTSW medical records are maintained in electronic format and will be coded according to current coding guidelines, and in compliance with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The Coding Specialist III is identified as the highest level coding subject matter expert due to education, training, and experience and as such will receive coding assignments in accordance with that level of expertise. Additionally, the Coding Specialist III may be asked to mentor and proctor employees at the Coding Specialist I and II levels. Benefits PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-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 Experience and Education Experience: 3 to 5 years acute hospital-based coding experience Experience working in a remote environment required for PRN Coders An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Licenses and Certifications: RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (Upon Hire) RHIT – Registered Health Information Technologist (Upon Hire) CCS – Certified Coding Specialist (Preferred upon Hire) Education: Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field Job Duties Responsible for coding concurrent or retrospective inpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM/PCS, in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions Accurately identifies most appropriate Admit Diagnosis, Principal Diagnosis, and Procedure for the DRG, and all secondary diagnoses to accurately reflect all CC/MCCs, POA status, and Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality Accurately abstracts required data elements including discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), and other designated data Identifies when a physician query is appropriate for further clarification; recognizes when the documentation is missing or incomplete and routes appropriately; completes review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available Maintains the Quality Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding Maintains the Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality Maintains an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices Other duties as assigned Security and EEO Statement Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Primary Location Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job: Administrative/Clerical | Organization: 844002 - Coding Quality & Integrity | Schedule: Full-time | Shift: Day Job | Employee Status: Regular | Job Posting: Jun 24, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center