Remote Medical Records Coder III - Advanced Coding & Denials

001 University of Rochester; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an advanced medical coder to perform abstraction and coding of diverse medical documentation from a remote Texas-based role. You will assign procedural terminology and codes in line with coding guidelines and analyze data across multiple systems.

Responsibilities include resolving coding denials, improving documentation, and communicating issues to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years medical coding experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS required.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an advanced coder in abstraction and in-depth analysis of medical documentation and assigns codes per coding rules and policies.
• Analyzes, enters and manipulates databases; responds to internal requests for medical information.
• Reviews and resolves coding denials and identifies issues for correction and follow-up.
• Abstracts data and reviews codes for accuracy; performs system edit checks and corrects errors.
• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to providers and leadership.

Skills

ICD-10-CM CPT HCPCS

Medical terminology & anatomy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years medical coder experience

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking an advanced medical coder to perform abstraction and coding of diverse medical documentation from a remote Texas-based role. You will assign procedural terminology and codes in line with coding guidelines and analyze data across multiple systems.

Responsibilities include resolving coding denials, improving documentation, and communicating issues to internal stakeholders.