Coder I - E/M

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.

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.

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Required/

Preferred

and/or

High School Diploma or EquivalentRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required

Area of Experience

Required/

Preferred

and/or

1 YearOutpatient CodingPreferred

Additional Requirements

1 Year of Outpatient (Acute Care Hospital or Physician) Coding or completion of coding course

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses

Required/

Preferred

and/or

Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations

Required/

Preferred

and/or

CPC (Certified Professional Coder)RequiredorCOC (Certified Outpatient Coding)RequiredorCPC-P (Certified Professional Coder-Payer)RequiredorCCS (Certified Coding Specialist)Requiredor

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.