Coder I

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a remote Coder I to perform coding for outpatient procedures, ensuring accuracy and adherence to medical necessity standards. This role involves working under minimal supervision, and candidates should have a foundational understanding of medical terminology and coding practices.

Qualifications

• Less than one year experience in outpatient coding required.
• Preferred: 3-5 years coding experience in a large care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
• Research medical necessity needs.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare Local Medical Review Policy.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good written communication

Good oral communication

Customer service

Organized

Flexible

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology

Job description

Overview

Full Time - Remote Position

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Under minimal technical or managerial supervision, this position assigns codes to diagnoses and/or procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 for observation, ambulatory surgeries, outpatient procedures, outpatient clinics and emergency room encounters. A Coder I will also research medical necessity needs if necessary and have a good working knowledge of Medicare Local Medical Review Policy (LMRPs).

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED. Specific course work: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, or other related course work

Preferred Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management/Medical Record Administration. Equivalent healthcare college degree may also be considered.

Necessary Skills:

1. PC knowledge

2. Good written and oral communication and customer service skills

3. Must be detail oriented, organized and flexible

4. Able to demonstrate initiative and perform minimum productivity levels

5. Must have thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and able to accept direction with changing priorities.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: CCA or CPC with 1-3 years experience or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator).

Required Experience: Less than one year - Outpatient coding experience.

Preferred Experience: Three to five years of coding experience in a large acute care teaching facility.