Medical Records Coding Manager jobs in Connecticut

Medical Records Coding Manager supervises and trains a team of medical coders to ensure medical records are coded with accuracy and completeness. Ensures medical records coding operations follow the latest guidelines and compliance standards. Being a Medical Records Coding Manager maintains required documentation and confidentiality of patient records. Implements processes for coding operations that support the needs of other healthcare partners. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Manager develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest ICD and CPT coding versions and ensures coders receive updates and training on classification or guideline changes. Is a certified medical coder and the exact type of coding certification may vary based on the clinical setting or a medical specialty focus. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or equivalent. Depending on the setting typically requires the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. May additionally have the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Medical Records Coding Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Medical Records Coding Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Lead Medical Records Coding Tech, 2023-1104
  • University of Connecticut (Uconn) Health
  • Farmington, CT OTHER
  • Job Detail

    Job Title:Lead Medical Records Coding Tech

    Department:Health Information Management

    Location:Farmington

    FTE%:1

    Shift1st

    Search #:2023-1104

    Closing Date:

    Recruiter:Manson, Kia

    Additional Links:

    This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current UHP Benefits

    This position is in Salary group UHP-6; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan.

    Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Lead Medical Records Coding Tech to the Department of Health Information Management located in Farmington, CT.

     

    PURPOSE OF CLASS:

    At UConn Health, this class is accountable as a working lead for Medical Records Coding Technicians engaged in independently performing diversified coding of diagnosis and procedures from medical records of patients for Interventional Radiology and inpatient based services; and/or for ancillary, emergency department, outpatient surgery, and professional based services.

     

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

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

     

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

    Leads Medical Records Coding Technicians and other staff as assigned.

     

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

    Plans unit workflow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; may make recommendations on policies or standards; may prepare reports and correspondence;

    Utilizes workflows within the electronic medical record system to perform diversified, highly technical coding of medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG), the All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG), the International Classification of Diseases – Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS), 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;

    Accurately translates narrative description to diagnoses codes to ensure quality and integrity of inpatient coding data;

    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;

    Interacts with Clinical Documentation Specialists and other departments to address documentation opportunities, corrective coding initiatives, payment error prevention and reimbursement;

    Corresponds with providers for clarification where documentation is absent, ambiguous, or conflicting;

    Responds to internal and external coding queries and audits related to surgical and inpatient coding and/or outpatient coding;

    Maintains up-to-date knowledge on development within health information coding discipline;

    Performs related duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

    Advanced knowledge of complex, highly technical medical coding principles and techniques (ICD diagnostic and CPT, Level II HCPCS procedure codes), and healthcare regulations and guidelines;

    Specialized payment knowledge in Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MSDRGs) and the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for inpatient coding;

    In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology, and clinical disease processes;

    Effective oral and written communication skills;

    Patient-centered customer service and interpersonal skills;

    Advanced computer and data entry skills with knowledge of Microsoft office products, encoder, and/or EPIC;

    Ability to maintain medical records and prepare reports;

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

    Supervisory ability.

    EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

    General Experience:

    Five (5) years of inpatient coding in an acute care hospital setting and/or outpatient coding experience in a physician-based practice or an acute care hospital setting.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

    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 Inpatient Coder (CIC), a

    Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent/higher certification. Must maintain certification during employment.  

     

    SCHEDULE: 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, 30 minute unpaid meal break. 

    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. 

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  • Fairfield, CT FULL_TIME
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  • Meriden, CT PART_TIME
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  • Minneapolis, MN
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  • Poughkeepsie, NY
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  • Atlanta, GA
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