Clinical Coding Specialist - Outpatient

Mission Statement
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Summary
Analyzes medical records and abstracts clinical data by assigning codes from patient records in accordance to coding classification systems. Reviews patient encounters for accurate code assignment of all relevant diagnosis and procedures. Enters appropriate codes into the hospital's mainframe computer for the transfer of data to billing files for reimbursement. Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes. Serves as a resource for other departments users related to the abstracted coded data.
Key Functions

1. Analyzes medical records and abstract clinical data by assigning codes from patient records in accordance with coding classification systems.
2. Reviews patient encounters for accurate code assignment of all relevant diagnoses and procedures, creating APC group assignments.
3. Coder codes and maintains a production rate of no less than 90% for outpatient records.
4. Coder maintains an accuracy rate of 90% on all coded records.
5. Maintains coding knowledge and skills through attending continuing education activities and reviewing pertinent literature, attending institutional coding meetings, AHIMA seminars, and other educational forums.
6. Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.
7. Resolves billing edits by performing second review of medical record documentation and code assignments.
8. Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions
This position requires:
Working in Office Environment
______ No
______ Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)
______ No
______ Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues
______ No
______ Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals
______ No
______ Yes
Exposure to radiation
______ No
______ Yes
Physical Demands
Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:
Time Spent
Never
0%
Occasionally
1-33%
Frequently
34-66%
Continuously
67-100%
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Reaching
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 lbs
10lbs to 50 lbs
More than 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Up to 10 lbs
10lbs to 50 lbs
More than 50 lbs
Use computer/keyboard
Required Education:
Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
Preferred Education:
Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management
Required Experience:
Two years of coding experience in a medical services environment or one year as a Clinical Coding Associate at MD Anderson Cancer Center. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis and no experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
Outpatient coding experience.
License/Certification
Preferred: One of the following:
• 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 - Hospital (CPC-H) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Other Requirement:
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html