Medical Coder II - ProFee Surgery

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.50 - $27.85/ hour

This is a remote position. Incumbents, who reside in Florida only, may work remotely. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Lee Health location.

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.

Professional Fee Specific: Responsible for coding Surgical Records, Evaluation & Management Encounters, ED (with E&M) and as needed Diagnostic, HCC, Retrospective Coding, Documentation Quality Assurance, and Ancillary records.

Requirements

• Educational Requirements : High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Experience Requirements : 1 Year of Outpatient (Acute Care Hospital or Physician) Multidisciplinary Coding and/or Provider E&M Level of Service Coding (Professional Fee Only) Required.
• Certifications/Registration Requirements : CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Preferred or COC (Certified Outpatient Coding) Preferred or CPC-P (Certified Professional Coder-Payer) Preferred or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Preferred

Additional 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.