Senior Clinical Coding Specialist
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Clinical Coding Specialist to join our team at MD Anderson Center. As a key member of our coding team, you will be responsible for analyzing medical records and abstracting clinical data by assigning codes from patient records in accordance to ICD 10 and CPT 4 coding classification systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Analyze medical records to audit/abstract clinical data by assigning ICD10, CPT, HCPCS and modifier codes from patient records in accordance to coding classification systems.
- Review patient encounters for accurate code assignment of all relevant diagnosis and procedures in Epic.
- Assign appropriate modifiers, and apply guidelines as indicated through the Limited Coverage Diagnosis (LCD), as well as the National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI).
- Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of institutional coding policies and procedures; maintains knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT-4 coding guidelines according to CMS, AMA, AHA and other official sources.
- May conduct coding and compliance research as necessary.
- Maintains coding knowledge and skills through attending continuing education activities and reviewing pertinent literature, attending institutional coding meetings, AAPC/AHIMA seminars, and other educational forums.
- Meet or exceed department production and accuracy standards.
- Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or if documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.
- Identify and apply knowledge of global periods and modifiers.
- Identifies and reports documentation issues and may participate in team education activities.
- Serves as a resource concerning clinical coding practice, policies and procedures.
- Initiate high-level decision-making by auditing professional services according to the rules and regulations established through CMS and the AMA.
- Resolves coding edits/denials by performing second review of medical record documentation and code assignments.
- Must be flexible and adapt to changing work assignments.
- Review and respond to coding concerns from billing or management.
- Compile reports with pertinent statistical data for review by management.
This position requires working in an office environment and may involve exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Physical Demands:Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:
- Standing: X
- Walking: X
- Sitting: X
- Reaching: X
- Lifting/Carrying: Up to 10 lbs, 10lbs to 50 lbs, More than 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Up to 10 lbs, 10lbs to 50 lbs, More than 50 lbs
- Use computer/keyboard: X
Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field is required. Five years of clinical coding experience for complex or multi-specialties is also required. Preferred degree is a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field. Preferred experience includes initiating high-level decision-making by auditing/abstracting professional services according to the rules and regulations established through CMS and the AMA, resolving coding edits/denials by performing second review of medical record documentation and code assignments.
Certifications:One or more of the following certifications are required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Associate (CPC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
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