Med Records Coding Tech

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This position is in salary group UHP-03; 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 Medical Records Coding Technician to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, we want to hear from you.

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing diversified complex coding of diagnosis and procedures from medical records of patients for ancillary, emergency department, outpatient surgery and professional based services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Utilizes workflows within the electronic medical record system to perform diversified, highly technical coding of medical records using the International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and 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 qualify of documentation and follow up with providers when additional clarifying documentation is required.
• Adheres to all department coding procedures, policies, and guidelines and to Official Coding Guidelines; abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); maintains established productivity standards and guidelines for coding.
• Assigns facility charges, and facility and professional based evaluation and management codes in accordance with established guidelines.
• Works with other departments to address documentation opportunities, corrective coding initiatives,