Coding & Reimburs Spec

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.

Major/Essential Functions

Responsible for accurately interpreting patient records to assign ICD-10 and CPT procedural codes for billing. Minimum 1-year related experience, Certification Preferred but not required. CPC-A will be considered. Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, Thorough knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills. Requires proficiency in working with a PC, internet and MS Windows along with Share Point familiarity. Requires a high degree of organization with the ability to gather and interpret clinical data. Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize and multitask.

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.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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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.

To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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