Senior Clinical Coding Specialist

4 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Coding Specialist to join our team at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The successful candidate 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.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
  • Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
  • Five years of clinical coding experience for complex or multi-specialties. With preferred degree, three years of clinical coding experience for complex or multi-specialties. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
  • Preferred Experience: Initiate high-level decision-making by auditing/abstracting 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, 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.
  • Certifications: One or more of the following 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).
Additional Information
  • Requisition ID:
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000
  • Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
  • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: No
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No
  • Science Jobs: No


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