Clinical Coder I
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $19.15–22.00 per hour
Application Deadline: 18 January 2026
This position is responsible for the coding and billing of professional medical fees for all practitioners in the Department of Medicine. You will extract billable services from patient charts, apply CPT and ICD‑10 codes, and enter these services into the EPIC billing system for submission. Working closely with faculty, extenders, fellows, and residents, you will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and provide education on correct coding and documentation to maximize physician reimbursement. This is a remote position upon completion of a successful on‑site training/probationary period.
Review all practitioner note types documented in EPIC for abstraction of billable services for all patients (inpatients and observation) for the assigned division within the Department of Medicine.
Apply appropriate CPT and ICD‑10 codes, confirm adequate teaching physician documentation such as attestations and time‑based statements, and ensure that signature requirements are met.
Enter charge data into EPIC.
Ensure clean claim submission by resolving system edits for inpatient and outpatient hospital services.
Resolve all denials in a timely manner by responding to University of Florida Physicians (UFP) information requests.
Review and analyze rejections to determine trends; propose solutions for changes in process as appropriate.
Research coding issues through all available resources, including professional associations, federal and private payer guidelines, college/department policy, and coding networks.
Inform supervisor of issues that may impact coding and reimbursement.
Attend Coding Dept meetings, continuing education courses, seminars, and conferences to increase knowledge and maintain coding credential.
Prioritize work assignments based on urgency and deadlines.
Work cooperatively with Departmental and Divisional billing staff to resolve backlog and provide back‑up coverage of billing functions for vacations and illnesses of other billing staff members.
Serve as a liaison to multiple internal and external entities:
Department of Medicine
Other Divisions within the Department of Medicine
Hospital Medicine physicians
University of Florida Physicians (UFP)
Compliance Office
Referring physicians, patients, and patients' families
Constantly strive to represent the Division, Department, and University in a positive, courteous, and professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)/American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS‑P) preferred.
Experience working in healthcare, specifically in billing/coding.
Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work based on departmental goals.
Proficiency in data entry.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538286
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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