UT Southwestern Medical Center · 5 hours ago
Coding/CDI Denials Analyst - CCDS
5323 Harry Hines Blvd5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. The Coding/CDI Denials Analyst is responsible for reviewing coding denials for accuracy, composing appeal letters, identifying trends, and communicating educational opportunities to improve coding practices.
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Responsibilities
Review coding and/or clinical denials, ensuring all coding guidelines and conventions were followed, and ensuring all clinical evidence and provider documentation supports the assigned codes and DRG
Compose an effective appeal utilizing appropriate coding guidelines, relevant and effective clinical documentation, current industry guidelines, evidence-based medicine, and local and national medical management standards and protocols
Identify coding and/or documentation trends for root causes of denials
Identify and communicate DRG changes and financial impact
Identify coding and clinical educational opportunities and report these to the Lead Denials Analyst
Identify front-end activities that influence denial/appeals process
Support the Quality Standards set by UTSW and the HIM Coding & CDI Department
Maintains an expert level of knowledge of Coding/CDI guidelines and practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 years three to five (3-5) year's acute hospital-based Coding and/or CDI experience or An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Denials and Appeals experience in an acute Hospital setting
Experience working in a remote environment
(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST
(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO
(CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST
(CCDS) Cert Clinical Documentation
(CDIP) CERT DOCUMNTATN IMPROVMNT PRAC
Preferred
RN with CDI experience
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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