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:$25.06 - $32.58 / hour
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.
JOB SUMMARY: Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting. Maintains records of audits and shares the results with coders as a teaching mechanism. Functions as coding resource person within the department. Provides coding information/advice to a team of coders. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines and hospital modifications. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data. Verifies/abstracts demographic, medical, and statistical information into computer from patient records. Orients/trains employees in coding/abstracting diagnosis and procedures. Utilizes Epics electronic health record and 360 Encompass Encoder.
SPECIFIC JOB STANDARDS
1) Assists with training employees on the functions in their area of expertise to ensure that the employee meets all core competencies and can perform work functions.
2) Provides support and assistance to staff in a manner that promotes a positive team environment.
3) Stays updated on the latest coding guidelines and regulations.
4) Provides support to other coding teams as needed.
5)Conducts focused coding reviews and provides timely feedback to leadership.
6) Reviews, responds, and follows through on communication in a timely manner.
7)Conducts monthly coding audits of records including ICD-10- CM codes, CPT codes, HCPCS and modifiers. Documents results and shares results with coders to assist in coder education.
8) Serves as a resource to coders by providing references, knowledge and guidance for coding related questions or topics.
9) Provides production coding as needed and adheres to department standards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 3 years of Outpatient coding with a minimum of 1 year experience in the specialty they oversee.
Certifications/Credentials: Coding Certification through AAPC or AHIMA (examples include but are not limited to CPC, CPMA, CCS, RHIT)
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