Clinical Coder II

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Clinical Coder II for the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This role focuses on accurate charge entry, CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS/ADA coding, and queuing insurance claims. You will collaborate with faculty and residents to ensure compliant, maximized reimbursements.

The position requires CPC/AAPC or CCS-P certification and a minimum of three years of professional medical coding experience, with strong attention to documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of professional medical coding experience.
• CPC/AAPC or CCS-P certification required.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS and ADA coding; experience with payer guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Extract billable services from patient charts and apply CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS/ADA codes; enter into AxiUm for submission.
• Educate faculty and residents on correct coding and documentation to maximize reimbursement and compliance.
• Research coding issues using professional resources and payer guidelines to resolve discrepancies and maximize revenues.
• Attend continuing education and meetings related to coding and billing.
• Fill in during staffing shortages for financial counseling and related duties.

Skills

Medical coding

CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS/ADA coding

AxiUm system

Coding documentation best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AxiUm

Job description

Job no: 540660
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 34080103 - DN-ORAL SURGERY RESIDENT

Classification Title:

Clinical Coder II

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of professional medical coding experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)/ American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P) required.

Job Description:

The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is recruiting for a Clinical Coder II. This position is responsible for charge entry for both Medical and Dental procedures, CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS/ADA coding, and queuing insurance claims for services rendered.

Duties Include:

• Extract billable services from the patient charts, apply appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and American Dental Association Dental Procedure Codes and enter these services in AxiUm for submission. Work closely with faculty, fellows and the Residents in the respective Divisions to provide education on correct coding, proper documentation to maximize physician reimbursement, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Inform financial counselors and faculty of important changes in coding and reimbursement. Schedules and facilitates education sessions to providers in regards to documentation, reimbursement, and compliance. Develops and maintains documentation standards for coding and documentation training to communicate to the providers individually and/or in groups. Provides feedback to provider regarding billing and coding and works with provider to resolve these issues to ensure accurate coding.
• Works closely with treating providers to research problems and maximize revenues and preventing errors. Researches coding issues through all available resources, including but not limited to professional associations, federal and private payer guidelines, and coding networks-
• Attend continuing education courses, seminars, conferences, and meetings
• Responsible for filling in during an OMFS financial office staffing shortage for financial counseling of patients and other assigned responsibilities as deemed necessary.

$22.12 - $25.00 per hour

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life’s challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of professional medical coding experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)/ American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P) required.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of various rules, regulations, and procedures for billing private insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid for patient treatment.
• Experience with insurance billing.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Aptitude for effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Capacity for understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations and policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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