What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder Principal/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
The professional coding team is currently seeking a Surgical Coder to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to the UK Healthcare system. The Surgical Coder will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, vendors, and University personnel. This position will analyze and extract data from clinical documentation and diagnostic results for complex surgical procedures and assign correct CPT , HCPCS , and ICD -10 CM codes and modifier for professional reimbursement. Primary responsibilities include performing highly technical professional billing and coding, correlating multispecialty coding, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines. Utilize 3M data abstraction, encoder, and computer-assisted coding software to complete coding. Achieve productivity and quality standards set by the organization. Responsible for serving as expert-level resource for assigned surgical service lines, requiring regular interaction with surgeons and various revenue cycle stakeholders. This position will require the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate with a diverse patient/customer population.
