Profee Surgical Coder- USFTGP UMSA RCO Coding

USF Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

USF Health is seeking an experienced Professional Surgical Coder to accurately assign diagnoses, modifiers, and procedure codes for surgical encounters in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role requires adherence to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, and proactive clarification with providers when documentation is unclear.

You'll work under the Coding Lead/Supervisor/Manager and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, while sharing expertise with clinical and revenue cycle staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in surgical/procedural coding.
• Experience with data entry of codes into a database and/or software tool.
• Professional working experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Coders are held to high standard; aim for >95% accuracy during coding assessments.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnoses, modifiers, and procedure codes to surgical encounters in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Query providers when documentation requires clarification.
• Work with Coding Lead/Supervisor/Manager to maintain peak coding knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and coding standards.
• Serve as a resource for clinical and revenue cycle staff.

Skills

CPT/ICD-10-CM knowledge

Data entry

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AAPC CPC certification

AHIMA CCS-P certification

Tools

Encoder products

Medical coding databases

Job description

The Professional Surgical Coder is an advanced coding position responsible for accurate and timely assignment of diagnoses, modifiers, and procedure codes to surgical encounters for physicians in the outpatient and inpatient settings. This position requires use of established department policies and protocols in conjunction with the current versions of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4. The Professional Surgical Coder is expected to query providers when documentation requires clarification and will proactively work with medical leadership to address concerns in documentation trends. This position works with direct support from and under the direction of the Coding Lead, Coding Supervisor, and/or Coding Manager to make certain their skills and knowledge remain in peak condition. The Professional Surgical Coder also ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and standards related to health information and coding principles. This role requires strong knowledge of medical coding guidelines, regulations, as well as best practices and serves as a resource and subject matter expert to clinical and revenue cycle staff.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED - required.

Certification

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P)

Work Experience and Additional Information

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in surgical/procedural coding required. Must have experience with data entry of codes into a database and/or software tool. Professional working experience with Microsoft products (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook). Coders are held to high standard, best practices are to achieve a greater than 95% accuracy rate during coding assessments.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology.
• Advanced knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Knowledge of National and Local Coverage Determinations, and encoder products required.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customer
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standards of accepted practices.
• Advanced analytical skills to gather and interpret data.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and exceptional follow up skills.