Responsible for coding and abstracting outpatient medical records, including outpatient surgeries, GI procedures, and cardiac catheterizations. Reviews clinical documentation in the patient health record to accurately assign and sequence ICD-9 and CPT codes for reimbursement and data collection, with transition capability to ICD-10-CM/PCS. Ensures accurate coding, proper modifiers, data integrity, patient safety, and compliance with accreditation standards while working a remote schedule open only to Florida residents.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- 3 to 5 years of related experience
- At least 3 years of prior outpatient coding experience in an inpatient hospital preferred
- Must hold an HIM/Coding credential or certification from AHIMA or AAPC if hired after June 2015
- AHIMA ICD-10-CM-PCS Trainer preferred
Responsibilities and skills
- Code outpatient surgeries, GI procedures, and cardiac catheterization procedures using ICD-9 or CPT codes as appropriate
- Maintain a 94% yearly average accuracy rate during coding audits
- Verify patient information and resolve discrepancies
- Review records for quality and identify documentation that does not belong to the patient
- Apply appropriate modifiers for outpatient encounters
- Query physicians when documentation needs clarification
- Meet productivity standards and continuing education requirements from AHIMA and/or AAPC
Location
Miami, Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago
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