Medical Records Coder II – ICD-10 & Coding Specialist

University of Rochester; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a healthcare coding professional to review medical records, assign codes, and ensure accurate data for professional payments. You will work with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, interpreting documentation to resolve edits and maintain timely claim submissions.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices, with AHIMA or AAPC certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews system edits and assigns appropriate codes from appropriate coding classification system to ensure the production of quality healthcare data and accurate professional payment.
• Uses knowledge of coding systems and system logic to review codes created by electronic charge capture and/or assign appropriate codes through medical record documentation as per designated workflow.
• Completes system edit reviews to make corrections before transmittal.
• Ensures work queue and responsibilities are handled within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Troubleshoots problems that prevent claims from being released; identifies cause of edit and resolves issue by reviewing the patient encounter.

Skills

ICD-10CM

CPT

HCPCS

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS preferred

CPC or CMC preferred

Job description

University of Rochester is seeking a healthcare coding professional to review medical records, assign codes, and ensure accurate data for professional payments. You will work with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, interpreting documentation to resolve edits and maintain timely claim submissions.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices, with AHIMA or AAPC certifications preferred.