Lead Coding Specialist - ProFee ED

Lee Health; Cape Coral (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated coding specialist to join their remote team. This role involves conducting audits, training staff, and ensuring compliance with the latest coding guidelines. As a vital resource for coders, you'll provide support and guidance while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy in medical record coding. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to the team's success. If you're passionate about coding and eager to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outpatient coding experience, with 1 year in specialty.
• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts audits and provides feedback to coders for improvement.
• Trains staff on coding guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains coding accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Outpatient coding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic EHR

360 Encompass Encoder

Job description

Location: Remote - FL

Department:Coding

Work Type:Full Time

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

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

JOB SUMMARY:Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting. Maintains records of audits and shares the results with coders as a teaching mechanism. Functions as coding resource person within the department. Provides coding information/advice to a team of coders. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-10-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 employees in coding/abstracting diagnosis and procedures. Utilizes Epics electronic health record and 360 Encompass Encoder.

SPECIFIC JOB STANDARDS

1) Assists with training employees on the functions in their area of expertise to ensure that the employee meets all core competencies and can perform work functions.

2) Provides support and assistance to staff in a manner that promotes a positive team environment.

3) Stays updated on the latest coding guidelines and regulations.

4) Provides support to other coding teams as needed.

5)Conducts focused coding reviews and provides timely feedback to leadership.

6) Reviews, responds, and follows through on communication in a timely manner.

7)Conducts monthly coding audits of records including ICD-10- CM codes, CPT codes, HCPCS and modifiers. Documents results and shares results with coders to assist in coder education.

8) Serves as a resource to coders by providing references, knowledge and guidance for coding related questions or topics.

9) Provides production coding as needed and adheres to department standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 3 years of Outpatient coding with a minimum of 1 year experience in the specialty they oversee.

Certifications/Credentials: Coding Certification through AAPC or AHIMA (examples include but are not limited to CPC, CPMA, CCS, RHIT)