Coder I - ProFee
Location: Remote - Florida
Department: Coding
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/ to
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.45 / hour
Summary
Abstracts data from medical records into Epic and 3M 360 to provide a detailed case summary of medical, demographic, and statistical information. Identifies and codes diagnoses and procedures for medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines, including department modifications. Identifies primary diagnosis and procedure as well as pertinent secondary diagnoses and procedures. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data including APC assignments and HCC codes.
Facility Specific: Responsible for coding ED, Diagnostic, and Ancillary records.
Professional Fee: Responsible for Diagnostic, HCC, Retrospective Coding, Documentation Quality Assurance, and Ancillary Records.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/ Preferredand/orHigh School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredExperience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/ Preferredand/or1 YearOutpatient CodingPreferredAdditional Requirements
1 Year of Outpatient (Acute Care Hospital or Physician) Coding or completion of coding course
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/ Preferredand/orNot RequiredCertifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/ Preferredand/orCPC (Certified Professional Coder)RequiredorCOC (Certified Outpatient Coding)RequiredorCPC-P (Certified Professional Coder-Payer)RequiredorCCS (Certified Coding Specialist)RequiredorAdditional Requirements
CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) required -or- CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) required -or- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) required -or- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) required. Minimum of one coding certification (listed above). Other specialty certifications from AAPC or AHIMA will be considered.
US:FL:Cape Coral
High school diploma or equivalent and one coding certification required. One year of outpatient coding is preferred; coding course completion may qualify. Requires knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- abstracting records
- coding diagnoses
- assigning codes
Skills & Tools
Epic, 3M 360, ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, APC, HCC
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Cape Coral or Florida
- Salary: USD 41,600 – 52,936 / year
- Languages: English
About Lee Memorial
A healthcare organization providing medical services and health information management. — Industry: Healthcare