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Job Description
Coding & Reimburs Spec
41101BR
41101BR
Position Description
A Medical Coder for Pediatrics focuses on accurately assigning medical codes for pediatric patients, ensuring proper billing and documentation. This includes reviewing medical records, interpreting diagnoses and procedures, and applying appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes. 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.
Major/Essential Functions- Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.
- Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.
- Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
- Serves as a resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
- Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment results.
- Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.
- Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
- Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.
- Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.
- Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.
- Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
- Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.
- Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
- Assists lead or supervisor in orienting, training, and mentoring staff.
- Provides ongoing training to staff as needed.
- Handles special projects as requested.
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.
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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