Senior Medical Records Coder — Remote

University of Rochester; Town of Brighton (NY); Remote; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to join the Health Information Management-Coding department in Brighton, NY. This full-time role requires applying ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS guidelines to diverse medical documents and ensuring accurate coding.

You will review denials, abstract data, respond to internal requests, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors. Minimum education includes a high school diploma with 3 years of coder experience; RHIA/CCS/CPC

Qualifications

• Proficient in ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC coding guidelines.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• 3+ years of medical coding experience or equivalent.
• RHIA/CCS/CPC credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts data and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and codes.
• Translates medical documentation into accurate codes per guidelines.
• Reviews coding denials and resolves related issues.
• Responds to internal data requests and collaborates with internal/external stakeholders.
• May supervise lower-level staff and support multi-specialty coding tasks.

Skills

ICD-10CM

CPT

HCPCS

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

3 years experience in Medical Coding

Associate's degree preferred

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to join the Health Information Management-Coding department in Brighton, NY. This full-time role requires applying ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS guidelines to diverse medical documents and ensuring accurate coding.

You will review denials, abstract data, respond to internal requests, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors. Minimum education includes a high school diploma with 3 years of coder experience; RHIA/CCS/CPC