Clinical Coding Apprenticeship Analyst – Full Time – Days

Here’s What you Need

Education
Associate’s Degree Healthcare related REQUIRED or
Bachelor’s Degree Healthcare related preferred or
Bachelor’s Degree Other (i.e., business) 3 years experience in inpatient acute facility coding preferred or
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent 7 years experience in inpatient acute facility coding in lieu of degree

Experience
1 Year Auditing inpatient acute facility coding REQUIRED
1 Year Experience in an adult educational program/format, utilizing curriculum/studies REQUIRED

Licenses and Certifications
RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire REQUIRED or
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire REQUIRED or
CCS – Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire REQUIRED or
CIC – Certified Inpatient Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED

Skills
Proficient in software applications (Excel, Word, Optum CAC, EPIC). Thorough knowledge of ICD 10-CM, PCS. Expert in coding convention/automated encoder (knowledge management of NCCI/OCE billing edits). Knowledgeable in APC and DRG methodologies and all regulatory/payer requirements associated with coding. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply THR coding policies and procedures to record review process. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated clear and concise oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Personal initiative to keep abreast of new developments in coding updates/technology/research/regulatory data. Successful completion of ICD 10-AHIMA Academy training and certification (Preferred).

What you will do

·         Performs daily audit review of accounts coded by the inpatient coding apprentices, assessing for accuracy of assignment of principal diagnosis, secondary codes and procedures for final Diagnosis Related Group (DRG)/APR-DRG.

·         Quality Improvement

·         Technology/Use of Data

·         Professional Accountability

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Clinical Coding Analyst

·         Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·         A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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