Offer summary

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor's in Health Information Administration preferred., Three years of coding experience in an acute care facility in a training/detailed project role., Successful completion of AHIMA accreditation examination for RHIA, RHIT, or CCS preferred., Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered..

Key responsibilities:

Oversee office operations and assist in administering personnel-related duties.

Coordinate the daily work of subordinate staff and resolve coding problems.

Establish, monitor, and coordinate the identification and resolution of provider DRG denials and grievances.

Act as a point of contact for coding inquiries, education, and DRG denial trends between various departments.

Job description

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):

Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Department:

500009 Utilization Management

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 209 H

Compensation Range:

$25.79 - $36.11

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:

Exercising thorough knowledge of department coding policies and procedures, 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.

Schedule

8 AM-4:30 PM

Responsibilities

Job Description:

The Medical Records Coder IV establishes, monitors, and coordinates the identification, investigation, and resolution of provider DRG denials and grievances following state and federal regulations and guidelines for SMH and affiliates. Additional responsibilities also include but, are not limited to, managing all coding adjustments for claim resubmission, and, acting as a point of contact for coding inquiries, education, and DRG denial trends between HIM, UM, PFS, and Compliance departments. Of note, this is a fully remote position.

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelors in Health Information Administration preferred with three years coding in an acute care facility in a training/detailed project role; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of the 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.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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