Senior Clinical Coding Specialist - OR Surgery

EDUCATION

• Required: Associate's Degree Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 5 years Clinical coding experience for complex or multi-specialties. or
• Required: 3 years Clinical coding experience for complex or multi-specialties with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Preferred  Experience:

• Prior experience working in a Teaching Hospital setting. This specific position is for a surgical position in OR surgical coding for both the physician and the facility.
• Experience in Breast and Plastics, Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck, and/or Urology. 
• A strong foundation in medical coding principles, including knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS, along with practical experience in both inpatient and outpatient coding. 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

One or more of the following is required.

• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). 
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). 
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). 
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). 
• Certified Coder-AHIMA or AAPC American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). 
• CPC-A - Cert Prof Coder-Apprentice American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). 
• COC - Certified Outpatient Coding American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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