Hospital - OP Coder, Senior

The Outpatient Coder-Senior is responsible for conducting the quality review of outpatient coding, assuring coding compliance with federal regulations, and maintaining up-to-date coding guidelines and coding policy changes. Reviews, interprets, and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes based on medical record documentation according to correct coding principles. Knowledge of edit resolution and ability to code complex OP encounters. Assists in mentoring and training new coders on workflows and applications. Preserves the confidential nature of the information. Supports and maintains UT Health San Antonio policies, protocols, and values. Works under the general supervision of the Coding Operations Manager in a hospital setting.
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