Outpatient Coder 1
Offer summary
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program., Minimum 1 year of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding experience., Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)., Proficiency in EMR software, encoder, and computer-assisted coding tools..Key responsibilities:
- Review and analyze electronic medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes according to guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians for additional documentation when needed.
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with policies, maintaining a productivity standard of ≥ 95%.
Job description
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Assigns codes to outpatient records for use in reimbursement and data collection.
Complies with policies and procedures and maintains confidential patient records.
Reports unusual circumstances, risk factors, errors, and discrepancies to management.
Maintains coding accuracy and productivity standards of ≥ 95%.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Minimum 1 year of current ICD10 and CPT outpatient coding experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Understanding of and adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Commitment to the University of Miami Health System policies and procedures.
Must stay up to date with continuing education requirements to maintain credentials.
Ability to work independently andor in a collaborative environment.
Background in use of encoder, computer assisted coding, and EMR software applications.
Efficient communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written).
Any relevant education, certifications andor work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer FemalesMinoritiesProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Assigns codes to outpatient records for use in reimbursement and data collection.
Complies with policies and procedures and maintains confidential patient records.
Reports unusual circumstances, risk factors, errors, and discrepancies to management.
Maintains coding accuracy and productivity standards of ≥ 95%.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Minimum 1 year of current ICD10 and CPT outpatient coding experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Understanding of and adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Commitment to the University of Miami Health System policies and procedures.
Must stay up to date with continuing education requirements to maintain credentials.
Ability to work independently andor in a collaborative environment.
Background in use of encoder, computer assisted coding, and EMR software applications.
Efficient communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written).
Any relevant education, certifications andor work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer FemalesMinoritiesProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
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- Detail Oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
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