Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
El Paso, Texas, United States
Coding & Reimburs Spec
Posted over 1 month ago
Job Description
Extended Job Title
Coding & Reimburs Spec
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) and adheres to official coding guidelines and the Values Based Culture of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Reviews official medical records with physician/healthcare provider documentation and assigns appropriate codes for all physician/healthcare provider services from current editions of official coding sources. Ensures accurate, complete, and timely code assignments for all physician/healthcare provider services to include procedural, diagnosis, and supplies in all places of service.
Requisition ID
24328BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
Work experience in a physician's clinical office or healthcare facility with knowledge of inpatient and outpatient medical coding processing, OR completed a medical coding program. Understanding and utilization of the medical coding code set, CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to adhere to a coding rotation schedule for TTUHSC Medical Coding SOM. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) programs. Knowledge of healthcare Federal and State regulations for coding and reimbursement, i.e., HIPAA, etc. Proficient communication skills to query physicians and other healthcare providers.
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
14.48
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with coding in an academic teaching setting for medical coding in medical multi-specialties. Proficient knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) G.E. EMR and Cerner EMR systems. Knowledge of G.E. Centricity application. Skilled in CPT, ICD 10 and HCPCS coding. Experience with working and refiling claim denials. Ability to use computerized systems, and medical business programs, telephone and general office equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Good communications skills to query physicians and other healthcare providers. Bilingual English and Spanish.
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Medical Coding SOM ELP
Required Attachments
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalency required. A combination of coding and reimbursement or medical billing experience, preferably in a physician group or health care institution to equal two years. Must include procedural and diagnosis coding, prefer experience in academic health care setting or High school graduate or equivalency required. Current coding certification from the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certification to remain current during term of employment.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
HM
Air Force Specialty Code
4A0X1
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
Coding & Reimburs Spec
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) and adheres to official coding guidelines and the Values Based Culture of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Reviews official medical records with physician/healthcare provider documentation and assigns appropriate codes for all physician/healthcare provider services from current editions of official coding sources. Ensures accurate, complete, and timely code assignments for all physician/healthcare provider services to include procedural, diagnosis, and supplies in all places of service.
Requisition ID
24328BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
- Responsible to audit and code the medical documentation for completion. Select and assign the appropriate level of service CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and Modifier(s) to the medical specialty documentation for outpatient and inpatient medical coding and billing timely filing.
- Review medical coding claim denials for correction and appeals as assigned by the business office, MPIP personnel in Centricity (C-BIZ) module Enterprise Task Manager (ETM) prior to filing deadline.
- MPIP C-BIZ Enterprise Task Manager (ETM) non coding denial issues are to be returned to MPIP for timely refiling.
- Charge data entry daily into C-BIZ for billing.
- All other duties as assigned by department supervisor, Unit Manager, and/or Director.
Work experience in a physician's clinical office or healthcare facility with knowledge of inpatient and outpatient medical coding processing, OR completed a medical coding program. Understanding and utilization of the medical coding code set, CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to adhere to a coding rotation schedule for TTUHSC Medical Coding SOM. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) programs. Knowledge of healthcare Federal and State regulations for coding and reimbursement, i.e., HIPAA, etc. Proficient communication skills to query physicians and other healthcare providers.
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
14.48
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with coding in an academic teaching setting for medical coding in medical multi-specialties. Proficient knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) G.E. EMR and Cerner EMR systems. Knowledge of G.E. Centricity application. Skilled in CPT, ICD 10 and HCPCS coding. Experience with working and refiling claim denials. Ability to use computerized systems, and medical business programs, telephone and general office equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Good communications skills to query physicians and other healthcare providers. Bilingual English and Spanish.
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Medical Coding SOM ELP
Required Attachments
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalency required. A combination of coding and reimbursement or medical billing experience, preferably in a physician group or health care institution to equal two years. Must include procedural and diagnosis coding, prefer experience in academic health care setting or High school graduate or equivalency required. Current coding certification from the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certification to remain current during term of employment.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
HM
Air Force Specialty Code
4A0X1
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
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