Senior DRG Coder - RCO Coding (Remote)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- DRG & PCS coding experience.
- Experience with communicating, training, and educating providers in proficiency.
- Knowledge of coding guidelines, anatomy and physiology, biology and microbiology, medical terminology and medical abbreviations.
REQUIRED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS
One of the following
- CCS – Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) or
- RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) or
- RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA)
JOB SUMMARY
To provide the advanced skills necessary for proper coding of all pertinent diagnoses and procedures and to provide optimal DRG assignment after thorough review of medical record and analysis of DRG options.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Selects records from EPIC WQ according to priority.
- Reviews all federally insured and other patient discharge encounters for accurate coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
- Correctly assigns ICD-10 -CM diagnoses and I C D - 1 0 - P C S procedure codes and enters appropriate codes into EPIC Encoder.
- Identifies responsible staff and resident physicians for each procedure coded.
- Always protects confidentiality of patient information.
- Participates in section meeting and office in-services.
- Attends and participates in coding education sessions.
- Keeps coding knowledge and skills current through attending continuing education activities and reviewing pertinent literature.
- Obtains required CEU’s for certification and completes any required education.
- Works coding related charge reviews/claim edits daily to ensure timely and accurate billing within filing deadlines.
- Responsible for productivity and quality standards to adhere with coding compliance and federal regulations.
Marginal or Periodic Functions
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in inpatient coding with the ability to audit and provide education to providers and coders.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
- Standard office environment at UTMB’s main campus or other location.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Standard office equipment
SALARY RANGE
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
WORK SCHEDULE
Remote, full-time position with flexible working hours.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
CompensationThree years of related experience and one of CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credentials. Requires inpatient coding expertise, coding guideline knowledge, communication skills, and provider and coder education abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- reviewing records
- assigning codes
- auditing coding
Skills & Tools
EPIC, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, EPIC Encoder
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Galveston, Texas, United States
- Languages: English
About UTMB Health
An academic health center providing healthcare, education, and research services. — Industry: Healthcare