Outpatient Coder 1, 2 and 3 - Remote

Lensa; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site offers several remote full-time opportunities for Outpatient Coders at the University of Miami in Health Information Management. Ideal candidates will have the required coding certifications and experience to ensure accurate coding in a dynamic healthcare environment, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-5 years of outpatient coding experience depending on level.
• Certifications preferred: CCA, CPC, CCS, RHIT.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and code documentation in the EMR for accuracy.
• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
• Remain current with continuing education for certifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Health Information Management software

Job description

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Current Employees

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The Department of Health Information Management (HIM) has exciting Remote Full-Time opportunities for the following roles: Under the general direction of the Outpatient Coding Manager, the Outpatient Coder 1, 2 and 3 (H) reviews documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes in accordance with national coding guidelines. The primary focus of these roles is to capture all encounter-specific diagnoses and procedure codes for accurate reimbursement, data collection, and research purposes.

Outpatient Coder 1

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
• Minimum 1 year of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding experience
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT
• Outpatient Clinic coding
  
  

Outpatient Coder 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
• Minimum 3 years of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding experience
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Outpatient Clinic coding
• Able to code Infusion, Emergency Medicine accounts, and wound care
  
  

Outpatient Coder 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
• Minimum 5 years of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Outpatient Clinic coding
• Able to code Infusion, Emergency Medicine accounts, and wound care
• Able to code Ambulatory Surgery, Infusion, Radiation Oncology, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Observation. Wound Care and Therapy accounts.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes for Outpatient Coders 1, 2 and 3:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Understanding of and adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Commitment to the University of Miami Health System policies and procedures.
• Must stay up to date with continuing education requirements to maintain credentials.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Background in use of encoder, computer assisted coding, and EMR software applications.
• Efficient communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Capable of working in a 100% remote environment with little supervision, while also staying focused on assignment tasks.
  
  

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

Pay Grade

H7

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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