The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Coding Audit Educator
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Summary
The Coding Audit Educator is responsible for auditing inpatient and outpatient medical records at UTSW for coding and documentation accuracy. Audits will adhere to official coding guidelines and organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The role serves as a subject‑matter expert and provides educational feedback to coding staff and teams.
Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay Paid Time Off available day one Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Experience and Education
Required – Experience
3‑5 years of acute hospital‑based coding experience or equivalent education and experience. Required – Licenses / Certifications
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CCDS, or COC (excluding AAPC Apprentice). Preferred – Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field. Preferred – Experience
Remote work experience. Preferred – Certification
AHIMA‑Approved I10 Trainer Certification.
Job Duties
Audit inpatient and/or outpatient accounts for coding and documentation accuracy. Provide educational feedback to individuals and teams. Research and prepare educational tutorials; submit to AHIMA for CEU approval. Audit records for diagnoses, DRG, reason for visit, procedures, and secondary diagnoses with appropriate specificity and CC/MCCs. Audit abstracting for required data elements (discharge disposition, destination, procedure dates, physicians, etc.). Identify when physician query is needed for clarification. Recognize missing or incomplete documentation and recommend appropriate actions. Support UTSW quality standards and mentor/train on service lines as requested. Maintain expert knowledge of coding guidelines and practices. Other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. 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 is prohibited. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
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The Coding Audit Educator is responsible for auditing inpatient and outpatient medical records at UTSW for coding and documentation accuracy. Audits will adhere to official coding guidelines and organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The role serves as a subject‑matter expert and provides educational feedback to coding staff and teams.
Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay Paid Time Off available day one Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Experience and Education
Required – Experience
3‑5 years of acute hospital‑based coding experience or equivalent education and experience. Required – Licenses / Certifications
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CCDS, or COC (excluding AAPC Apprentice). Preferred – Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field. Preferred – Experience
Remote work experience. Preferred – Certification
AHIMA‑Approved I10 Trainer Certification.
Job Duties
Audit inpatient and/or outpatient accounts for coding and documentation accuracy. Provide educational feedback to individuals and teams. Research and prepare educational tutorials; submit to AHIMA for CEU approval. Audit records for diagnoses, DRG, reason for visit, procedures, and secondary diagnoses with appropriate specificity and CC/MCCs. Audit abstracting for required data elements (discharge disposition, destination, procedure dates, physicians, etc.). Identify when physician query is needed for clarification. Recognize missing or incomplete documentation and recommend appropriate actions. Support UTSW quality standards and mentor/train on service lines as requested. Maintain expert knowledge of coding guidelines and practices. Other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. 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 is prohibited. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
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