Coding Audit Educator

Coding Audit Educator at UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center has over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Ranked the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in our employees with growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

The Coding Audit Educator audits inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records for coding and documentation accuracy in accordance with official coding guidelines and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the coding subject‑matter expert and provides educational feedback to staff and teams.

• 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 benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Three to five years of acute hospital‑based coding experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Licenses and certifications: RHIA (REGD Health Information Administrator), RHIT (REGD Health Information Technologist), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist)

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) (non‑AAPC Apprentice)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or closely related field
• Experience working remotely
• AHIMA‑Approved I10 Trainer Certification

• Identify educational opportunities by auditing inpatient and/or outpatient accounts in compliance with official coding guidelines and conventions
• Prepare and provide educational feedback to individuals and, if relevant, to the entire Coding and/or CDI teams
• Research and prepare educational tutorials and submit to AHIMA for CEU approval
• Accurately audit records for principal diagnosis, DRG, reason for visit, procedures, and all reportable secondary diagnoses to reflect the highest level of acuity
• Accurately audit abstracting for required data elements (discharge disposition, discharge destination, procedure dates, physicians, etc.)
• Identify when a physician query is appropriate for coding clarification
• Recognize documentation gaps or incompleteness and recommend appropriate action
• Support the quality standards set by UTSW
• Mentor/train on designated service lines as requested to ensure quality
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Security:
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, allowing UTSW to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

• Primary location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, Day shift
• Employment type:
  
  Regular, Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training