Coding & Reimburs Specialist OBGYN

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Jan 24, 2025
Coding & Reimburs Specialist OBGYN Lubbock 39955BR 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 100% chart audits, coding and clearing of provider clinic, lab, radiology and hospital claims specializing by site to include Pavilion (teaching clinic), Grand Expectations, The Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, The Center for Perinatal Medicine, Southwest OBGYN Associates at HealthPoint, Gynecological Oncology at SWCC, OBGYN Lab and Embryology Lab. Audit, code and clear claims from Missing Charge Reports by site mentioned in #1. Educate physicians on correct coding and documentation practices. Communicate to physicians any overdue documentation needed to bill. Responsible for the proper handling of all inquiries from internal and external parties relative to patient accounts. Audit the "Did Not Extract" list and bill accordingly. Meet daily, weekly and month end goals. Maintain coding certification(s) by attending professional development events and earning required CEU's. Communicate with and prep/submit proper documentation to third-party coding resources. Meet Coding Productivity Goals. Professional Development Promote, Assess, and evaluate the education needs and requirements specific to your job discipline. Contribute to key performance indicators clinical transformation, financial performance, patient satisfaction, business development and people development. 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=882935 As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. 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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-4067215938e76844acc902926af704df