Medical Records Coder IV, Lead

About the role

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening

• Worker Subtype: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Department: 910503 United Business Office Coding
• Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
• Range: UR URC 210 H

Compensation Range

$27.24 - $38.14

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.

Responsibilities

General Purpose

The Coding Lead is responsible for working within specific functions within the professional fee organization, providing expertise within the revenue cycle department and assisting in guiding the actions of staff. Responsible for providing guidance and direction for coding staff, resolving simple and complex questions and providing performance feedback to management.

The Coding Lead is required to have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of some aspects of billing office operations, including basic principles of staff management/supervision. The Coding Lead is expected to maintain expert knowledge of professional fee coding including CPT, ICD, E&M, Modifiers and requirements for multiple specialties.

Key Functions and Expected Performances

With general direction of the Manager / Assistant Manager and in addition to the duties outlined for their specific functional assignment:

• 25% Supports priorities assigned by Manager and/or Assistant Manager. Acts as a resource to staff. Interprets direction and provides guidance to staff where necessary. Keeps current on relevant areas of knowledge. Functions as department leader in the absence of a supervisor/manager. Understands Coding workflows for abstract coding, resolving coding charge review and claim edits, and resolving coding denials.
• 25% Identifies and escalates coding issues and trends to management. Assists in recommending coding workflow solutions to resolve issues and improve operations. Facilitates staff training on new processes or identified quality issues.
• 25% The Coding Lead will retain coding assignments in their respective areas and will maintain productivity and accuracy standards in their own work product.
• 15% Provides performance feedback to supervisors and managers for staff. Keeps management informed of process changes and impacts to staff.
• 10% Cultivates and maintains professional relationships with primary customers within area of responsibility and across the organization to foster opportunities for revenue enhancement, enhanced customer service and learning and development.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associates degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelors in Health Information Administration preferred with three years coding experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of Coding Certification such as: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); accreditation examination for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); (Registered Health Information Technician); RHIT or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); CPC. Knowledge of ICD-9CM and ICD-10CM required
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred

• Certification in Professional Fee Coding (AAPC, AHIMA)
• Strong working knowledge of the professional billing software applications
• Ability to type 25 wpm.

Additional information

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