Medical Records Coder IV, Lead
Rochester, New York
Employer: University of Rochester
Industry: Faculty
Salary: $36.11 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Opening
Full Time 40 hours Range URCB 209 United Business Office Coding
Schedule
8 AM-4:30 PM
Responsibilities
Job Summary
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:
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $25.79 - $36.11 Hourly
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.
Full Time 40 hours Range URCB 209 United Business Office Coding
Schedule
8 AM-4:30 PM
Responsibilities
Job Summary
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
- Certification in Professional Fee Coding (AAPC, AHIMA)
- Strong working knowledge of the professional billing software applications
- Ability to type 25 wpm.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $25.79 - $36.11 Hourly
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.
Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: 240963
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Rochester
ZIP: 14608
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