Lead Coding Specialist - ProFee ED

Location: Remote - FL

Department:Coding

Work Type:Full Time

Shift:Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.06 - $32.58 / hour

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

JOB SUMMARY:Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting. Maintains records of audits and shares the results with coders as a teaching mechanism. Functions as coding resource person within the department. Provides coding information/advice to a team of coders. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-10-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 employees in coding/abstracting diagnosis and procedures. Utilizes Epics electronic health record and 360 Encompass Encoder.

SPECIFIC JOB STANDARDS

• Assists with training employees on the functions in their area of expertise to ensure that the employee meets all core competencies and can perform work functions.
• Provides support and assistance to staff in a manner that promotes a positive team environment.
• Stays updated on the latest coding guidelines and regulations.
• Provides support to other coding teams as needed.
• Conducts focused coding reviews and provides timely feedback to leadership.
• Reviews, responds, and follows through on communication in a timely manner.
• Conducts monthly coding audits of records including ICD-10- CM codes, CPT codes, HCPCS and modifiers. Documents results and shares results with coders to assist in coder education.
• Serves as a resource to coders by providing references, knowledge and guidance for coding related questions or topics.
• Provides production coding as needed and adheres to department standards.
  
  

Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 3 years of Outpatient coding with a minimum of 1 year experience in the specialty they oversee.

Certifications/Credentials: Coding Certification through AAPC or AHIMA (examples include but are not limited to CPC, CPMA, CCS, RHIT)

Location: Remote - FL

Department:Coding

Work Type:Full Time

Shift:Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.06 - $32.58 / hour

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

JOB SUMMARY:Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting. Maintains records of audits and shares the results with coders as a teaching mechanism. Functions as coding resource person within the department. Provides coding information/advice to a team of coders. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-10-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 employees in coding/abstracting diagnosis and procedures. Utilizes Epics electronic health record and 360 Encompass Encoder.

SPECIFIC JOB STANDARDS

• Assists with training employees on the functions in their area of expertise to ensure that the employee meets all core competencies and can perform work functions.
• Provides support and assistance to staff in a manner that promotes a positive team environment.
• Stays updated on the latest coding guidelines and regulations.
• Provides support to other coding teams as needed.
• Conducts focused coding reviews and provides timely feedback to leadership.
• Reviews, responds, and follows through on communication in a timely manner.
• Conducts monthly coding audits of records including ICD-10- CM codes, CPT codes, HCPCS and modifiers. Documents results and shares results with coders to assist in coder education.
• Serves as a resource to coders by providing references, knowledge and guidance for coding related questions or topics.
• Provides production coding as needed and adheres to department standards.
  
  

Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 3 years of Outpatient coding with a minimum of 1 year experience in the specialty they oversee.

Certifications/Credentials: Coding Certification through AAPC or AHIMA (examples include but are not limited to CPC, CPMA, CCS, RHIT)