HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CODER

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Florida, is seeking an Hospital Outpatient Coder. You will review and assign codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting reimbursement and data quality across oncology services.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of outpatient coding experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years health care outpatient coding experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
• Experience with coding oncology-related services preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and AHIMA/AAPC codes of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and assign codes for diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Promote provider/patient continuity and accurate database information to optimize reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, federal regulations, and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Coding accuracy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC certifications preferred

Tools

Cerner EHR

OPTUM Enterprise CAC

3M encoder

Soarian

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.SummaryThe Hospital Outpatient Coder reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes for diagnoses and procedures information that uses International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinic Modification ("ICD-10-CM"), Tenth Revision, Current Procedural Terminology ("CPT"), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding ("HCPCS") coding. The Hospital Outpatient Coder promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. In addition, this position ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, federal regulations, and accreditation guidelines.Preferred ExperienceExperience with coding oncology related services.Minimum Education:High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Experience Required:Two (2) years health care outpatient coding experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS classificationMinimum License/Certification:Any one of the following certifications is required:(CCS) Certified Coding Specialist(CPC) Certified Professional Coder(CPMA) Certified Professional Medical Auditor(COC) Certified Outpatient Coder(CCS-P) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician(RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician(RHIA) Registered Health Information AdministratorAny relevant certification not listed above but issued from a governing body listed below may be reviewed and considered by the business to satisfy this requirementGoverning Body:American Health Information Management Association ("AHIMA") and American Academy of Professional Coders ("AAPC")Training Required:Experience in coding hospital electronic medical records.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Experience with automated patient care and coding systems. (Cerner Electronic Health Record, OPTUM Enterprise Computer Assisted Coding, 3M encoder, Soarian financial billing system.)Competence with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Zoom and Outlook).Knowledge of American Healthcare Association ("AHA") coding clinic guidelines, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") guidelines, American Health Information Management Association ("AHIMA") and American Academy of Professional Coders ("AAPC") code of ethics.Salary Range$30.47 - $46.49Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.Moffitt Career SiteIf you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,then we have a place for you!1. Equal Employment OpportunityMoffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.2. Reasonable AccommodationFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Read more information about your EEO rights under the law.Transparency in Coverage Rule