Physician Billing Coder I - Revenue Cycle - Team 5 - Surgery | Days | Full-Time | CERTIFIED |REMOTE

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Coder reviews, analyzes, and assigns final diagnoses and procedures based on provider documentation, following all compliance policies and guidelines. This role is responsible for accurately coding office and hospital procedures to ensure proper reimbursement. The Coder also ensures the proper completion of electronic health records, including the assignment of ICD, CDM, HCPCS, and CPT codes.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of medical billing experience preferred
Extensive experience in physician coding preferred
EPIC experience preferred
High School Diploma (required)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (required)

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation and code to the highest level of specificity for accurate charge capture as documented by physicians or other healthcare providers
Assign and sequence appropriate codes using current procedure, diagnosis, and HCPCS codes for insurance billing
Accurately follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Communicate with Special Billers and Charge Follow-up Coordinators to address insurance billing questions
Review and correct charge review edits as necessary
Review records to ensure proper submission of services prior to billing on selected charges
Maintain compliance standards according to internal policies and report compliance issues appropriately
Work collaboratively with other clinical areas and staff
Perform coding work requiring independent judgment, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
Perform all other duties as assigned