Location: (Remote)Santa Barbara Professional Center -224 Santa Barbara BlvdCape Coral FL 33991
Department: Coding
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.06 - $32.58 / hour
Remote Position (FL Only) This is a remote position incumbents, who reside in Florida only, may work at home. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Lee Health location.
Summary
Acts as an internal resource for Lee Physician Group for professional service coding and documentation education. Performs medical record audits to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, as well as with institutional/organizational standards, practices, policies and procedures. Provides provider elbow to elbow coding and documentation support through ad hoc phone calls and site visits, the creation of specialty or individual provider tip sheets, virtual and onsite presentations. Provides guidance and advice for reporting policies mandated by government entities and other payers for completion of coded data including level of service, diagnosis, procedure and diagnostic code assignments. Analyzes data, communicates findings, and facilitates improvement efforts. Independently develops and maintains educational materials and training programs. Works in conjunction with the clinical practice managers and coding leadership teams.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Bachelor's | Science | Preferred | |
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| 3 Years | Physician/Professional Service Coding | Required | |
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| CPC (Certified Professional Coder) | Required | |
| CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) | Preferred | |
CPMA preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver technical instruction to medical staff. Extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 guidelines and principles. Must have a firm understanding of medical terminology. Must possess an independent working knowledge of Microsoft office products inclusive of word, excel and PowerPoint.
US:FL
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