UT Southwestern Medical Center · 3 months ago
Coding Quality Analyst
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Coding Quality Analyst reviews medical records to validate coding audit workflows and ensures the accuracy of assigned diagnostic codes while collaborating with various teams to support quality initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Ensure Vizient risk adjustment variables have been assigned in final code set
Make corrections as appropriate
Ensure coding change recommendations and relative processes are completed in all systems, 3M, Epic, eValuator
Ensure all valid coding audit recommendations are assigned in final code set
Make corrections as appropriate
Validate abstracted data, Present on Admission (POA), discharge disposition (DD), point of origin (PoO), Admit Type, and other abstracted data
Make corrections as appropriate
Track and report Coder non-compliance to the Manager
Analyze and effectively identify audit findings, (eValuator, QRN, DRG Validation, and Accuity, for relevant educational opportunities and report to the Coding Manager
Support all coding audit workflows
Support process improvement to ensure effective/efficient workflows
Identify front-end activities that influence workflows
Promptness of task completion is essential to ensure timely movement through all audit levels to billing
Support the Quality Standards set by UTSW and the HIM Coding & CDI Department
Maintain an expert level of knowledge of Coding guidelines and practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 years Acute Hospital-Based Coding experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience working in a remote environment
(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO
(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST
(CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist
(CIC) AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, or a closely related field
Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, or a closely related field
5 years of related experience
Experience in an Academic Medical Center
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
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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