Coding Compliance Coordinator/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

AA

5 yrs

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Professional (CCP) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion such as typing; and occasional (<10% of the time) job related travel.

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; may be required to work weekend and holiday hours per department needs.

The Coding Compliance Coordinator will perform data-quality reviews on patient records to ensure compliance with coding guidelines. The primary responsibilities will include serving as a coding liaison to staff and external personnel; providing training and in-services to coders regarding guidelines, compliance issues and policy changes; performing claim reviews; developing and maintaining policies and procedures; evaluating incomplete or inconsistent documentation in the medical record; and ensuring patient confidentially.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy; have excellent communication and listening skills; have knowledge of compliance and confidentiality and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Employment experience in coding preferred. Experience with ICD-CM & CPT-4 coding, DRG & APC knowledge, Epic, and 3M highly preferred.

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.