Med Records Coding Tech

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Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing diversified coding of diagnosis and procedures from medical records of patients for ancillary, emergency department, outpatient surgery, and professional based services.

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

• Utilizes workflows within the electronic medical record system to perform diversified, highly technical coding of medical records using the International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the Health Care Common Procedure Coding System (HCPC) coding classification systems for reimbursement, research and administrative purposes.

• Reviews and clears claim edits for billing accuracy in the revenue cycle system.

• Reviews and analyzes records ensuring coding accuracy and proper sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers, and for quality of documentation and follow up with providers when additional clarifying documentation is required.

• Adheres to all department coding procedures, policies, and guidelines and to Official Coding Guidelines; abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); maintains established productivity standards and guidelines for coding.

• Assigns facility charges, and facility and professional based evaluation and management codes in accordance with established guidelines.

• Works with other departments to address documentation opportunities, correct coding initiatives, payment error prevention and reimbursement.

• Responds to internal and external coding queries and audits related to outpatient coding.

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of emerging trends and development within the healthcare coding discipline.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of complex, highly technical medical coding principles and techniques (ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT, HCPCS procedure codes), and healthcare regulations and guidelines.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Patient-centered customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent computer and data entry skills with knowledge of Microsoft office products, encoder, and/or EPIC.

• Ability to maintain medical records and prepare reports; and

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and use good judgement.

Three (3) years of coding experience in a physician-based practice or acute care hospital setting.

Designation by the American Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), a Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient (CPCH), a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), OR equivalent certification. Must maintain certification during employment.

• Experience with Medical Ambulatory clinic coding.
• Experience with Professional Inpatient E/M coding.
• Experience with coding and billing in EPIC.

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid meal break.