Coder II ProFee - Telehealth and Critical Care

Lee Health; Cape Coral (FL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated coding professional to join their dynamic team. This remote role focuses on abstracting critical data from medical records, ensuring accurate coding for diagnoses and procedures in compliance with ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines. With responsibilities spanning various medical records, including surgical and evaluation encounters, you will play a vital role in maintaining high-quality documentation and coding standards. If you have a passion for healthcare and coding, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient care while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 1 year of outpatient coding experience is required.
• CPC or CCS certifications are preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Abstract data from medical records into Epic and 3M 360.
• Identify and code diagnoses and procedures according to guidelines.

Skills

Outpatient Coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4

Data Abstraction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

3M 360

Job description

Location: Remote

Department: Coding

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $19.89 - $27.85 / hour

This is a remote position; incumbents who reside in Florida only may work at home. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Lee Health location.

Summary

Abstracts data from medical records into Epic and 3M 360 to provide a detailed case summary of medical, demographic, and statistical information. Identifies and codes diagnoses and procedures for medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines, including department modifications. Identifies primary diagnosis and procedure as well as pertinent secondary diagnoses and procedures. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data including APC assignments.

Facility Specific: Responsible for coding SDS, Observation, and as needed ED, Diagnostic, and Ancillary records.

Professional Fee Specific: Responsible for coding Surgical Records, Evaluation & Management Encounters, ED (with E&M) and as needed Diagnostic, HCC, Retrospective Coding, Documentation Quality Assurance, and Ancillary records.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained	Program of Study	Required/ Preferred	and/or
High School Diploma or Equivalent	Required

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
1 Year	Outpatient Coding	Required

Additional Requirements

1 Year of Outpatient (Acute Care Hospital or Physician) Multidisciplinary Coding and/or Provider E&M Level of Service Coding (Professional Fee Only).

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations	Required/ Preferred	and/or
CPC (Certified Professional Coder)	Preferred	or
COC (Certified Outpatient Coding)	Preferred	or
CPC-P (Certified Professional Coder-Payer)	Preferred	or
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)	Preferred	or

Additional Requirements

CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) required -or- CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) required -or- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) required -or- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) required. Minimum of one coding certification (listed above). Other specialty certifications from AAPC or AHIMA will be considered.

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