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Job description

Overview

Full-time remote. Must live in Florida.

The Coder I position assigns diagnoses and procedure codes to outpatient and emergency room records.

Responsibilities

Assigns correct ICD-10-CM code to all diagnoses and correct CPT code to all procedures documented in the medical record.
Uses all official guidelines including the Coding Clinic and other available resources to substantiate the most appropriate, correct code assignment.
Assesses documentation to ensure it is adequate and appropriate to support the diagnoses and procedures to be coded.
Selects the principal diagnosis and procedure according to the Uniform Health Data Discharge Set definitions.
Verifies and corrects appropriate discharge disposition.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the use of the encoder to assist in code assignment.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Sunrise Clinical Manager and Sunrise Record Manager in accessing needed documentation in both electronic medical record systems.

Qualifications

Education / Training

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Preferences

Graduate of Health Information Management Program

Experience Requirements

0 - 1 year Hospital/Medical Record Coding

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Preferences

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.

Additional Information:

RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCA certification by AHIMA required.

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