Ensures the medical records department is maintained in the manner that meets all licensing and regulatory requirements and according to established policies and procedures. Directs the performance of duties and responsibilities of the department. Supervises medical records staff, coordinating schedules, delegating work assignments, and solving employee relations issues. Supervises functions of the medical records department, including chart assembly, analysis, transcription service and release of medical records. Interfaces with outside legal counsel regarding content of medical records. Establishes policies and procedures for compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements. Collects and analyzes data in conjunction with Performance Improvement program. Oversee and complete coding according to current ICD and CPT coding classifications.  Stays abreast of current coding guidelines. Perform/assign chart assembly, analysis and abstracting within established time frames. Monitor and report deficiencies and delinquencies. Pull charts as necessary for staff, physicians, and regulatory agencies. Prepare charts for storage and recalls and returns charts from outside storage as needed. Perform release of information in a timely manner and according to state and federal regulations. Responsible for maintaining inpatient and outpatient medical records. Provide management and staff education as needs identified.