Coding Specialist

45733BR

Extended Job Title:

Coding Specialist

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Review medical record provider documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS and/or ICD-10-CM codes for provider services (in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Association of Professional Coders and American Health Information Management Association while ensuring accurate completion of responsibilities by established deadlines, resulting in maximum financial return. Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and exchange information, education and training to clinic personnel, physicians, administration, providers, and co-workers.

Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.

Requisition ID:

45733BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

• Selecting and assigning the appropriate level of service for CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes, and applicable Modifier(s) to specialty medical documentation for outpatient and inpatient medical coding and timely billing.

• Assist with onboarding training for physicians, residents, non-physician practitioner (APP) and coding staff on documentation and coding guidelines.

• Reviewing medical coding claim denials for correction and appeals within the AthenaIDX and Enterprise Task Manager (ETM) systems as assigned by the business office MPIP personnel, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Managing non-coding-related issues within the AthenaIDX and ETM systems and adhering to all timely deadlines.

• Performing charge data entry for billing in AthenaIDX.

• Acting as a liaison between the internal coding team and the vendor, ensuring clear communication, and assisting the external medical coding vendor by clarifying clinical documentation or coding questions. This includes providing feedback on coding discrepancies, auditing vendor-coded charts for accuracy and adherence to facility guidelines, and assigning charts or work queues as needed.

• Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).

• Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and regulations evaluation and management coding guidelines in an academic teaching setting.

• Knowledge of Athena IDX patient accounts, Athena Flow and Cerner Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) and patient accounting software systems.

• Ability to participate with internal peer coding audit reviews.

• Ability to communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers for documenting guidelines.

• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Medical Coding SOM ELP

Required Attachments:

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website ( .

Job Group:

Information and Records Clerks

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

• 1 year experience with medical coding and/or billing

• Current RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP, or equivalent certification through a nationally recognized credentialing body (i.e., AHIMA or AAPC)

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

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