Coder Lead Full-time Orthopedic Surgery Job in Dallas, Texas

Texas Health Physicians Group seeks to hire a Coder Lead to work Full-time in the Orthopedic Surgery Department at (Texas Health Physicians Group).

The address is (9250 Amberton Pkwy North Point Building II Dallas, TX 75243)Salary range is Min. $25.49/hr to Max. $40.35/hr – based on relevant experience

Work Schedule
Full-time 40 hours weekly, 8:00 am -4:30 pm Monday-Friday

Job Description
Accurately abstracts information from the medical records assigns ICD-9/10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS level II codes in compliance with established guidelines. Provides codes to various departments upon request.

Serves as a subject matter expert, providing direction to less experienced staff. May assist with training, auditing, and/or reviewing productivity and quality rates under the leadership of department management.

Reviews supporting clinical documentation for hospital based services and procedures to ensure accurate code assignment in support of third party payer guidelines. Maintains documentation to record/track discrepancies.

Compares hospital charges posted against procedures coded and identifies any discrepancies. Notifies leadership of any discrepancies and collaborated to rectify the same. Participates in special projects and completes other duties as assigned.