Lead Coding Specialist

Lee Health; Cape Coral (FL); Remote; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a remote coding professional to monitor accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting and DRG assignment. You will supervise workflow, train new staff, and provide coding guidance across the Health Information Management Department using Epic and 3M tools.

The role requires a strong inpatient coding background, certification options, and leadership abilities to drive timely, compliant coding practices in a remote Florida setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Applied Science degree or Bachelor's Science required.
• Minimum of 5 years inpatient acute care coding experience.
• Supervisor/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting and DRG assignments.
• Maintain audit records and share results with coders as a teaching tool.
• Coordinate workflow to optimize turnaround times for coding activities.
• Code diagnoses and procedures per ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Consult with physicians and CDI specialists on questionable cases.

Education

Associate's Applied Science

Bachelor's Science

Tools

Epic EHR

3M Encoder

Job description

Location: Remote - FL

Department: Coding

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.06 - $32.58 / hour

Summary

Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting and DRG assignment. Maintains records of audits and shares result with coders as a teaching mechanism. Monitors and adjusts workflow to achieve optimum turnaround time for coding activities. Functions as coding resource person both within and outside the Health Information Management Department. Provides coding information/advice upon request. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines and hospital modifications. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data. Verifies/abstracts demographic, medical, and statistical information into computer from patient records. Orients/trains new employees in coding/abstracting procedures. Monitors performance and provides supervisory feedback to the respective Director of Coding. Assists with general department orientation. Reviews all PRO and other agency coding referrals and suggestions appropriate responses. Consults with physicians and /or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists on questionable cases. Utilizes Epic's electronic health record and 3M's Coding and Reimbursement system encoder.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Associate'sApplied Scienceor
• Bachelor'sScience

Experience Requirements

• 5 YearsInpatient Acute Care CodingRequiredand
• Supervisor/ManagementPreferred

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

• Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)Requiredor
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)Requiredor
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)Required

US:FL:Cape Coral