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 providers.
Requisition ID
39182BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions
The Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic is committed to providing high quality patient care! The Department of Family Medicine is a team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first. We are dedicated to providing an excellent training environment for Family Medicine Physicians of today and the future. Our department is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first. In additional to the Family Medicine Clinic, this position handles Coding and Reimbursement for Student Health Services. The on-campus medical clinic that serves the students of Texas Tech University.
The Coding and Reimbursement Services Specialist will contribute to our mission by:
Performing coding and charge entry for service provided in the Family Medicine and Student Health clinics
Performing coding and charge entry for service provided by Family Medicine physicians in the inpatient setting.
Monitoring federal and state regulations regarding professional service descriptions, coding, fee billing, reimbursement and service substantiation.
It is critical for the Coding and Reimbursement Specialist to demonstrate excellent communication skills, training ability, effective problem solving, and professionalism.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Office, remote work, or hybrid options available
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with 3M Computer Assisted Coding Product.
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
Student Health Services Lbk
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Shift
Other
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalency and three years of coding and reimbursement experience, preferably in a physician group, hospital, or academic health care setting. Knowledge of the CPT, ICD-CM, ICD-10, and HCPCS nomenclature. Current coding certification from the American Associate of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certification to remain current during term of employment.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
HM
Air Force Specialty Code
4A0X1
Jeanne Clery Act
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
