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Mission Statement The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. Summary The primary purpose of the Coordinator, Coding Training position is: Facilitate training and auditing services for specific coding area(s) by: designing effective training/audit materials; delivering educational training and/or programs to support user duties; monitoring and evaluating the quality of coded data while maintaining institutional, compliance and departmental policies in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Key Functions Collaborates with management to determine the best training methodology. Responsible for planning, developing and presenting an effective training curriculum/process Maintains evaluation instruments to measure accomplishment of objectives and/or competencies; develops and communicates audit/training schedule Maintains accurate records of progress; monitors and reports coder quality and productivity; provides managers with training/audit assessment to assist in the identification of additional educational needs Evaluate correct code assignments to verify accuracy consistent with coding rules and regulations Identify compliance risks and financial opportunities based on chart reviews to reduce systemic billing errors Demonstrate ability to work independently, reviews and interpret medical records and applies in-depth knowledge of coding principles to determine potential coding issues and quality concerns Perform audits to monitor and validate ongoing UT Systems requirements with applicable rules and guidelines. Promotes development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making; conducts needs assessments; provides coder with timely feedback on their progress; provides one-on-one training as needed Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of institutional coding policies and procedures; maintains knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS, DRG, SOI, ROM and CPT-4 coding guidelines according to CMS, AMA, AHA and other official sources; keeps staff up to date with coding regulations to ensure compliance Create and maintain departmental policies May conduct coding and compliance research as necessary Serves as a subject matter expert for other departmental users Ability to cover for other trainer(s) and/or auditor(s) All other assigned duties Experience Required: Required: Five years inpatient/outpatient coding or three years of coding with HIM bachelor's degree, which includes two years of coder training experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. Preferred: Ten years coding & auditing experience in a multi-specialty healthcare environment and/or experience in designing curricula in a health care environment and training of all levels of employees. Education Required: Associates Degree in related field Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in related field. Certifications Required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certified Professional Coder - Associate (CPC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.  Additional Information Requisition ID: 127050 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Work Week: Days Fund Type: Hard Pivotal Position: Yes Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,800 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 103,200

Mission Statement The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. Summary The primary purpose of the Coordinator, Coding Training position is: Facilitate training and auditing services for specific coding area(s) by: designing effective training/audit materials; delivering educational training and/or programs to support user duties; monitoring and evaluating the quality of coded data while maintaining institutional, compliance and departmental policies in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Key Functions Collaborates with management to determine the best training methodology. Responsible for planning, developing and presenting an effective training curriculum/process Maintains evaluation instruments to measure accomplishment of objectives and/or competencies; develops and communicates audit/training schedule Maintains accurate records of progress; monitors and reports coder quality and productivity; provides managers with training/audit assessment to assist in the identification of additional educational needs Evaluate correct code assignments to verify accuracy consistent with coding rules and regulations Identify compliance risks and financial opportunities based on chart reviews to reduce systemic billing errors Demonstrate ability to work independently, reviews and interpret medical records and applies in-depth knowledge of coding principles to determine potential coding issues and quality concerns Perform audits to monitor and validate ongoing UT Systems requirements with applicable rules and guidelines. Promotes development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making; conducts needs assessments; provides coder with timely feedback on their progress; provides one-on-one training as needed Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of institutional coding policies and procedures; maintains knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS, DRG, SOI, ROM and CPT-4 coding guidelines according to CMS, AMA, AHA and other official sources; keeps staff up to date with coding regulations to ensure compliance Create and maintain departmental policies May conduct coding and compliance research as necessary Serves as a subject matter expert for other departmental users Ability to cover for other trainer(s) and/or auditor(s) All other assigned duties Experience Required: Required: Five years inpatient/outpatient coding or three years of coding with HIM bachelor's degree, which includes two years of coder training experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. Preferred: Ten years coding & auditing experience in a multi-specialty healthcare environment and/or experience in designing curricula in a health care environment and training of all levels of employees. Education Required: Associates Degree in related field Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in related field. Certifications Required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certified Professional Coder - Associate (CPC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.  Additional Information Requisition ID: 127050 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Work Week: Days Fund Type: Hard Pivotal Position: Yes Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,800 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 103,200