Coder Senior

Title: Coder Senior/UKHC

Location: Lexington United States

Job Description:

Requisition Number: RE51697

Department Name: H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation

Grade Level: 08

Salary Range: $19.00-30.09/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: AA

Required Related Experience: 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time. On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Other days/times as needed by department. Remote

Job Summary

The Coding area of the Integrated Business Unit will provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to Departments they service. Cross training and coverage will allow workflow to continue even during absences.

This is a remote position

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail, accuracy, CPT and ICD-10 knowledge, knowledge of coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance and time management skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associates degree at least 3 years experience in medical coding.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.