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

University of Florida Health•Leesburg, FL

53d•Remote

About The Position

This position is designated as "remote". However, the new hire will need to come for onboarding and hospital orientation in person. The Coder III is responsible for evaluating and assigning the appropriate ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes, as well as abstract pertinent clinical information for bill preparation for the following patient types: Inpatient, Rehabilitation, and some Coder II functions as outlined in the coding policy and procedure manual. This position is also responsible for researching and resolving coding/billing issues, and analyzing the medical record for completeness, consistency, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Post High School Special Training
6 months of Inpatient Coding experience.
AAPC or AHIMA Medical Coding Certification
Knowledge of basic and advanced ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding instructions is required, as well as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Verifiable training in coding systems, advanced medical and anatomical terminology, clinical theory, and reimbursement principles found in college courses, hospital in-service, and/or approved seminars
Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care coding, including Medicare, MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs
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
abstract pertinent clinical information for bill preparation for the following patient types: Inpatient, Rehabilitation, and some Coder II functions as outlined in the coding policy and procedure manual
researching and resolving coding/billing issues
analyzing the medical record for completeness, consistency, and compliance with all regulatory requirements

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