Outpatient Coder Surgery and Observation

Corporate; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to join our Florida coding team. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for ER and outpatient visits, ensuring accuracy and timely discharge coding.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of ER/outpatient coding, RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification, and proficiency with Epic or CAC systems. Collaboration with departments and adherence to guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of a medical coding cert program or HIM program.
• Minimum of 3 years of ER/outpatient coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification required; one certification.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes per UHDDS and guidelines.
• Maintain 96%+ accuracy and meet productivity benchmarks.
• Collaborate with Coding team to finish coding within two days of discharge.
• Communicate coding issues that may affect claims processing or compliance.

Skills

Medical coding knowledge

Regulatory guidelines

Documentation review

Communication skills

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic

Cerner

3M Encoder

Job description

Medical Coding Specialist

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

900 HOPE WAY

City:

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32714

Job Description:

Education and Experience Required:

1) High school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of a medical coding certificate program or a two-year Health Information Management (HIM) program.

2) Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency room and ancillary coding. 3) Must pass an outpatient coding assessment.

Experience Preferred:

Two plus years of ambulatory surgery and observation coding.

Licensure, Certification or Registration:

RHIA or RHIT or CCS or CPC or CPC-P. One certification is required.

Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes on chart in accordance with all UHDDS rules, ICD-10 Coding Conventions, CPT Assistant and approved coding policies and procedures. Maintains 96% or higher accuracy rate. Consistently meets or exceeds established productivity benchmarks. Adheres to departmental coding policies, official coding guidelines, Coding Clinic recommendations, and all applicable government regulations. Effectively manages time and workload to meet both productivity and accuracy standards. Accurately and efficiently completes coding assignments across multiple facilities within established timeframes. Collaborates with Coding team members to ensure coding is completed within two days of patient discharge. Communicate with various departments to request the addition, removal, or modification of charges, and to clarify discharge dispositions or patient type/status as needed. Communicates coding-related issues that may affect claims processing, coding accuracy, or compliance to the Coding Management Team. Other duties as assigned. Assumes ownership of the discharged not final billed account holds by monitoring the queue holds and ensuring accounts are released in a timely manner.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Foundational knowledge of medical coding principles and practices. Familiarity with official coding guidelines, including Coding Clinic guidance and regulatory standards. Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and navigate Epic and Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) systems effectively. Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Ability to accurately review and interpret clinical documentation within the medical record and apply appropriate codes using coding software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic Coding knowledge [Required]
• Knowledge of specific coding guidelines, and Coding Clinic guidelines [Required]
• Must be able to score a minimum of 75% on coding test, given during interview process [Required]
• Good computer skills with the ability to learn Cerner, Epic, and 3M Encoder [Required]
• Comfortable with all Microsoft Office programs [Required]
• Ability to review documentation in a medical record and to enter into the coding software [Required]
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills [Required]
• Registered as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or high school graduate with certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ year outpatient coding experience preferred for an emergency room and other outpatient coding [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) [Required] OR
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) [Required] OR
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) [Required]

Pay Range:

$21.95 - $40.82

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.