Location: Remote - FL
Department: Coding
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.50 - $27.85/ hour
This is a remote position. Incumbents, who reside in Florida only, may work remotely. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Lee Health location.
Summary
Abstracts data from medical records into Epic and 3M 360 to provide a detailed case summary of medical, demographic, and statistical information. Identifies and codes diagnoses and procedures for medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines, including department modifications. Identifies primary diagnosis and procedure as well as pertinent secondary diagnoses and procedures. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data including APC assignments.
Professional Fee Specific: Responsible for coding Surgical Records, Evaluation & Management Encounters, ED (with E&M) and as needed Diagnostic, HCC, Retrospective Coding, Documentation Quality Assurance, and Ancillary records.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/Preferred |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent | Required |
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/Preferred |
| 1 Year | Outpatient Coding | Required |
1 Year of Outpatient (Acute Care Hospital or Physician) Multidisciplinary Coding and/or Provider E&M Level of Service Coding (Professional Fee Only).
| Licenses | Required/Preferred |
| Not Required |
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/Preferred |
| CPC (Certified Professional Coder) | Preferred |
| COC (Certified Outpatient Coding) | Preferred |
| CPC-P (Certified Professional Coder-Payer) | Preferred |
| CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) | Preferred |
CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) required -or- CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) required -or- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) required -or- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) required. Minimum of one coding certification (listed above). Other specialty certifications from AAPC or AHIMA will be considered.
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