In Patient Coder (Remote) | Health Information & Record Management | Full Time | Variable Shift

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

12d • Remote

About The Position

Position Summary:
The Coder III is responsible for evaluating and assigning the appropriate ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes, and abstracting pertinent clinical information for bill preparation for the following patient types: Inpatient, Rehabilitation, and select Coder II functions as outlined in the Coding Policy and Procedure Manual.
This position is also accountable for researching and resolving coding and billing issues, as well as analyzing medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Post High School Special Training
• AAPC or AHIMA Medical Coding Certification
• Minimum of 6 months Inpatient Coding experience (requirement consistent across all facilities)
• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care coding, including Medicare, MS-DRGs, and APR-DRGs
• Knowledge of basic and advanced ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding instructions
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Verifiable training in coding systems, advanced medical and anatomical terminology, clinical theory, and reimbursement principles (through college courses, hospital in-service, and/or approved seminars)
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Responsibilities

• evaluating and assigning the appropriate ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes
• abstracting pertinent clinical information for bill preparation for the following patient types: Inpatient, Rehabilitation, and select Coder II functions as outlined in the Coding Policy and Procedure Manual
• researching and resolving coding and billing issues
• analyzing medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed