Advanced Coding Specialist II

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking an Advanced Coding Specialist to apply diagnostic and procedural codes for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing across inpatient and outpatient encounters, ensuring data integrity within medical records and facility systems.

The role collaborates with designated practice management facilities and requires AHIMA certification (RHIT/RHIA or CCS) and a minimum of six years of coding experience, including inpatient coding.

Qualifications

• AHIMA certification (RHIT/RHIA) or CCS required.
• Minimum of six years of coding experience with inpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters.
• Maintain data integrity in medical records and facility systems and coordinate information with practice management facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Encoder systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Advanced Coding Specialist is responsible for day-to-day tasks related to applying appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing for all inpatient and outpatient encounters while maintaining data integrity within the medical records and other facility systems, as well as the information exchanged between Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) and designated practice management facilities.

Job Description

The Advanced Coding Specialist is responsible for day-to-day tasks related to applying appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing for all inpatient and outpatient encounters while maintaining data integrity within the medical records and other facility systems, as well as the information exchanged between Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) and designated practice management facilities.

Department

Health Information Management

Job Summary

The Advanced Coding Specialist is responsible for day-to-day tasks related to applying appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing for all inpatient and outpatient encounters while maintaining data integrity within the medical records and other facility systems, as well as the information exchanged between Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) and designated practice management facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Require one of the following certifications by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) -OR- - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.
• Require a minimum of six (6) years of work experience as a coder with a portion of experience in inpatient coding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer hospital inpatient coding experience.
• Prefer Inpatient Coding Microcredential certification.
• Prefer demonstrated strong interpersonal, customer service skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact with different departments and practitioners.
• Prefer previous experience with Microsoft Office products, EHR software and Encoder systems. Prefer the ability to perform clerical duties and repetitive and detailed tasks.
• Prefer the ability to work independently, shift priorities, and demonstrate decision-making ability.
• Prefer strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills, critical thinking skill set and understanding of healthcare documentation.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred Education

Required License and Certs

Preferred License And Certs

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/