Physician Billing Coder | Revenue Cycle | Full Time | Day Shift | CERTIFIED | Hybrid

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Remote Coding Specialist reviews, analyzes, and assigns final diagnoses and procedures as documented by the practicing provider, following all compliance policies and guidelines. This role accurately codes office and hospital procedures to ensure proper reimbursement and provides physician education to ensure accurate completion of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and correct assignment of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes—verbally, physically, and in written forms.

Requirements

3 years- Medical billing - Preferred
3 years- Extensive experience in physician coding - Required
Medical management information systems and medical software - Required
High School Diploma - Required
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Required at time of hire

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation and code to the highest level of specificity for accurate charge capture.
Interact with providers to provide feedback and education using verbal, written, and in-person communication.
Assign and sequence appropriate codes and modifiers using current procedure, diagnosis, and HCPCS codes for billed services.
Accurately follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Communicate with physicians, other business personnel, clinical staff, and departments regarding coding-related questions.
Manage coding-related edit work queues.
Prepare documentation audits with written results and trend data; present findings to the provider, department chairman, and/or compliance officer.
Maintain compliance standards in accordance with internal policies and report compliance issues appropriately.
Identify and account for missing charges and/or documentation.
Perform coding work requiring independent judgment with timeliness and accuracy.
Perform all other duties as assigned.