Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for discharged outpatient charts in accordance with UHDDS rules, ICD-10 coding conventions, CPT Assistant guidance, approved coding policies, and applicable government regulations.
Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards while completing coding assignments across multiple facilities within established timeframes.
Collaborate with coding team members and other departments to resolve charge issues, clarify discharge dispositions or patient status, and ensure accounts are released promptly.
Monitor discharged-not-final-billed account holds and help ensure timely account release to support claim processing and coding compliance.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a medical coding certificate program or a two-year Health Information Management (HIM) program
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency room and ancillary coding
- 2+ years of ambulatory surgery and observation coding preferred
- 1+ year of outpatient coding experience preferred
Certifications
- One of the following required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CPC-P
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong understanding of medical coding principles and official coding guidelines
- Familiarity with Coding Clinic recommendations and regulatory standards
- Ability to pass an outpatient coding assessment
- Must score at least 75% on the coding test during the interview process
- Proficiency with Epic, Cerner, and 3M Encoder preferred
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to review clinical documentation and assign appropriate codes accurately
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
- Career development opportunities
- Whole person well-being resources
- Mental health resources and support
- Pet benefits
Location
Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago