Outpatient Coding Specialist CCS

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; Miami Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. seeks a Coding Outpatient Specialist (Per Diem) to support outpatient services across multiple sites in South Florida.

The role emphasizes accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for clinic visits, same-day procedures, oncology, and wound care, while ensuring CMS and payer compliance. The position offers per diem flexibility, with responsibilities spanning coding, abstraction, and data integrity, contributing to efficient revenue cycle management and audit

Qualifications

• CCS, RHIT, RHIA certifications required.
• Associates degree in Health Information Management or completion of Coding Specialist program.
• At least 2 years of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding experience.
• Florida residency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient medical record coding and abstract ICD-10-CM and CPT procedures.
• Assign correct diagnoses and CPT codes with high accuracy (≥95%).
• Abstract coding and clinical data (discharge disposition, date, patient type) with high accuracy.
• Code outpatient records and emergency department records per hour targets.
• Process EPIC dashboard questions and prioritize coding reviews.
• Manage emails within 24–48 hours.
• Maintain current coding credentials and annual CE requirements.
• Refer queries to physicians and supervisors per internal audits.
• Verify daily records received and annotate accounts for all charts.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Management

Coding Specialist program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

About Mount Sinai

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department:

Job Description Summary: FLORIDA RESIDENCY REQUIRED The Coding Outpatient Specialist (Per Diem) position is essential to support the increasing volume and complexity of outpatient services, including clinic visits, same-day surgeries, diagnostic procedures, oncology, and wound care. Accurate and timely coding is critical to ensure appropriate reimbursement, maintain compliance with CMS and payer regulations, and uphold the integrity of clinical data. This role provides flexibility to address fluctuations in workload, staff absences, backlogs, and peak volumes without impacting turnaround times or productivity standards. By utilizing a per diem resource, the organization can efficiently manage coding demands while controlling labor costs and avoiding delays that could lead to billing backlogs, increased denials, or revenue loss. Additionally, this position supports ongoing compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to current coding guidelines and regulatory updates. It also helps reduce audit risk by improving documentation accuracy and coding consistency across outpatient services. Overall, the Coding Outpatient Specialist (Per Diem) plays a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting revenue cycle performance, and ensuring high-quality, compliant coding practices.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs coding and abstracting on outpatient medical records by selecting and documenting ICD 10-CM Diagnoses and CPT procedure codes.
• Assigns correct CM Diagnoses and CPT with coding accuracy rate of 95% or greater.
• Performs abstracting of coding and clinical data (I.e. discharge disposition, discharge date, patient type, etc..) with an accuracy rate of 95% or greater.
• Codes / abstracts 24 Outpatient diagnostic/Breast Center records per hour.
• Codes 12 Emergency department records per hour.
• Codes 24 PHP & Outpatient REHAB Series records per hour Process EPIC Dashboard all work Q's-OP Priority, Coding Review Needed, Failed Claims within our 2 day Billed Hold.
• Process all emails within a 24 to 48 response time.
• Maintains current status of Coding Credentials, by annually submitting proof of compliance with AHIMA requirements.
• Completes 30 hours of Continued Education annually.
• Refers queries to physicians and questions to supervisors as appropriate, complying with all internal audit requirements, (i.e. review charts for Complication/Comorbidity compliance).
• Performs daily verification of records received, add notes to Accounts for ALL Charts Reviewing ALL Scanned and or Electronic Order on each record.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification CCS, RHIT, RHIA
• Education Associates degree in Health Information Management or completion of Coding Specialist Prog or equivalent years of work experience.
• Experience 2 years of coding ICD 10-CM and CPT-4
• FLORIDA RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.