Medical Records Coder IV, Lead

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About the role

Oversees office operations, assists in administering personnel related duties, and acts as the liaison with hospital staff. Coordinates the daily work of subordinate staff and resolves coding problems. Performs duties with an advanced knowledge of department coding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports priorities assigned by designated leader.
• Acts as a resource to staff.
• Serves as a focal point for answering questions and solving problems for subordinate staff and researching coding questions on difficult records.
• Keeps current on relevant areas of knowledge.
• Ensures accuracy of coding by performing ongoing data quality checks on Coding staff and reporting findings to designated leader.
• Ensures corrections are made, and in conjunction with designated leader, analyzes data output to identify coding problems and participates in corrective action as needed.
• Responds to non-routine and complex requests, inquiries or problems.
• Resolves complex problems that require a high level of expertise and knowledge of clinical coding, charge capture, charge entry, and systems.
• Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of designated leader.
• Affords assistance in personnel related matters such as time reporting, preparing performance evaluations, and interviewing applicants.
• Trains new staff and assigns work.
• Captures and assigns staff to accommodate daily office priorities to ensure quantity goals.
• Cultivates and maintains professional relationships with internal customers and external vendors within area of responsibility and across the organization as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience as Medical Coder required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.

Skills

• Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Benefits

The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation Range: $25.79 - $36.11. 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.

Schedule

The position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.