Med Rec Coder III, Complex

University of Rochester • Town of Henrietta, NY

2d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Med Rec Coder III, Complex to function as an advanced coder in the abstraction and in-depth analysis of a variety of medical documentation. This role involves assigning appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes in accordance with applicable coding rules and policies. The position also includes analyzing, entering, and manipulating databases, and responding to or clarifying internal requests for medical information. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, advancing its mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience as a medical coder required
• Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC required
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accreditation examination for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or (Registered Health Information Technician) RHIT or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) from Practice Management Institute preferred

Responsibilities

• Uses thorough knowledge of coding systems and system logic to review codes created by electronic charge capture and/or assign codes through medical record documentation in accordance with universally recognized coding guidelines.
• Reviews and resolves coding denials.
• Resolves problems with claims having errors related to improper coding and provides feedback for correction and follow-up.
• Abstracts data and reviews codes for accuracy.
• Performs system edit checks and corrects errors as needed.
• Responds to coding information requests from various sources.
• Communicates document improvement opportunities and coding issues to providers, department, and/or designated leader for follow up and resolution.
• Consults with internal customers and external vendors to obtain greater specificity and/or clarification when documentation appears inconsistent or incomplete.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED