Lead Coding Specialist
Location: Remote - FL
Department: Coding
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/ to
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.06 - $32.58 / hour
Summary
Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting and DRG assignment. Maintains records of audits and shares result with coders as a teaching mechanism. Monitors and adjusts workflow to achieve optimum turnaround time for coding activities. Functions as coding resource person both within and outside the Health Information Management Department. Provides coding information/advice upon request. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines and hospital modifications. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data. Verifies/abstracts demographic, medical, and statistical information into computer from patient records. Orients/trains new employees in coding/abstracting procedures. Monitors performance and provides supervisory feedback to the respective Director of Coding. Assists with general department orientation. Reviews all PRO and other agency coding referrals and suggestions appropriate responses. Consults with physicians and /or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists on questionable cases. Utilizes Epic's electronic health record and 3M's Coding and Reimbursement system encoder.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/ Preferredand/orAssociate'sApplied ScienceorBachelor'sScienceExperience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/ Preferredand/or5 YearsInpatient Acute Care CodingRequiredandSupervisor/ManagementPreferredState of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/ Preferredand/orNot RequiredCertifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/ Preferredand/orCCS (Certified Coding Specialist)RequiredorRHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)RequiredorRHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)RequiredUS:FL:Cape Coral
5 years inpatient acute care coding required; supervisor/management experience preferred; CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Applied Science or Science; Epic and 3M encoder proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- monitoring coding accuracy
- coding medical records
- training new employees
Skills & Tools
Epic, 3M Coding and Reimbursement System
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 52,124 – 67,766 / year
- Languages: English
About Lee Health
A healthcare organization providing medical services and coding expertise. — Industry: Healthcare