Coder I | Remote | GA, FL, NC, NH Residents ONLY

UF Health; Florida; Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Coder I to remotely code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 for observation, ambulatory surgeries, outpatient settings, clinics, and ER encounters.

Under minimal supervision, you will research medical necessity and LMPRPs, with preferred qualifications including an HFIM degree or RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CCA credentials and related outpatient coding experience.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Course work in Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology required.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• Less than one year outpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
• Code for observation, ambulatory surgeries, outpatient procedures, outpatient clinics and ER encounters.
• Research medical necessity needs and LMPRPs.
• Work under minimal technical or managerial supervision.

Skills

PC knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Organized

Adaptable

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management

RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CCA certification

Job description

Coder I Remote GA, FL, NC, NH Residents ONLY

Be among the first 25 applicants.

Monday - Friday

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).

Overview

Full Time - Remote Position GA, FL, NC, NH Residents ONLY Monday - Friday

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.
• 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.
• Necessary Skills PC knowledge Good written and oral communication and customer service skills Must be detail oriented, organized and flexible Able to demonstrate initiative and perform minimum productivity levels 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).

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care