Coder Outpatient | Health Info & Record Management | Full Time | Day Shift

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Coder ED/OP to ensure precise coding of outpatient records. This role involves utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 classification systems for accurate charge entry and data abstraction. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, along with at least one year of experience in acute care coding. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to improving healthcare services and enhancing patient care through accurate coding practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care coding.
• Verifiable training in coding systems and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate coding of outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
• Input coding and patient information for billing and data abstraction.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

medical terminology

anatomy

physiology

clinical theory

reimbursement principles

English proficiency

Education

Post High School Special Training

Job description

Overview

The Coder ED/OP is responsible for ensuring accurate coding of outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 classification systems, as well as charge entry for appropriately coded records. They input coding and patient information into the designated computer systems for billing and data abstraction, and identify and correct any discrepancies.

Qualifications

Education: Post High School Special Training

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Credentials or equivalent through AHIMA or AAPC

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of basic and advanced ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding instructions, along with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Verifiable training in coding systems, advanced medical and anatomical terminology, clinical theory, and reimbursement principles, obtained through college courses, hospital in-service training, or approved seminars.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care coding, including Medicare, MS-DRGs, and APR-DRGs.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.