Coding Specialist III - ED and/or Day Surgery Coder (Part-time)

Job Description - Coding Specialist III - ED and/or Day Surgery Coder (Part-time) (925788)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience
- 3 years of acute hospital-based coding experience or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications
- RHIA (REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST) or
- RHIT (REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO) or
- CCS (CERT CODING SPECIALIST) or
- COC (Certified Outpatient Coding) or
- CPC (CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER) or
- CPC-H (AAPC Certified Professional Coder-Hospital) or
- CIRCC (Cert Inter Rad Cardio Coder)

Preferred

Education
- Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field or
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field

Experience
- Prior ED and/or Day Surgery coding experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a remote environment preferred; required for PRN Coders.

JOB DUTIES

- Responsible for coding retrospective outpatient accounts using ICD-10 CM and CPT, in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines and conventions.
- Accurately identifies most appropriate Reason for Visit, First Listed (Primary) Diagnosis, Procedure(s), Modifiers, and all secondary diagnoses to accurately support medical necessity (LCD/NCD edits) and CCI edits.
- Accurately abstracts required data elements including, discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates and physician(s), Occurrence Codes, and other designated data.
- May be assigned to review accounts in the denials work queues and make recommendations to the Coding Manager.
- a) Identifies when a physician query is appropriate for further clarification. b) Recognizes when the documentation is missing or incomplete and routes appropriately. c) Validates chargemaster driven CPT code assignment and routes appropriately. d) Completes review and final coding when query and/or documentation is available.
- Maintain the Quality and Productivity Standards set by UTSW/HIM Coding.
- Mentor/train on designated coding service lines as requested to ensure quality.
- Maintains an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.
- Other duties as assigned

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390
Job: Administrative/Clerical
Organization: 844002 - Coding Quality & Integrity
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Feb 21, 2026, 2:34:24 AM

This position is 100% remote. Flexible schedule. Partial internet allowance after 6 months of being employed. Weekend differentials in pay.