Professional Coder 1, 2 and 3 – Remote

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The Department of Health Information Management (HIM) has exciting Remote Full-Time opportunities for the following roles: Professional Coders 1, 2, and 3 are responsible for reviewing the clinical documentation contained in the UHealth patient health records to validate the codes assigned by physicians. The incumbent validates and, as necessary, applies E&M and procedure codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical, and Surgical services. The Professional Coder 1 will have a thorough understanding of ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT with E&M, and procedural codes used in reimbursement and data collection.

Professional Coder 1

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant coding experience
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Office (CCS-P), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • E&M and Procedure codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical and Surgical services

Professional Coder 2

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant coding experience
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Office (CCS-P), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • E&M and Procedure codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical and Surgical services, surgical specialties, Interventional Radiology and/or Interventional Cardiology, Critical Care, Trauma, and other specialties that are predominantly invasive codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical and Surgical services

Professional Coder 3

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant coding experience
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Office (CCS-P), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • E&M and Procedure codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical and Surgical services, surgical specialties, Interventional Radiology and/or Interventional Cardiology, Critical Care, Trauma, and other specialties that are predominantly invasive codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical and Surgical services
  • Dermatology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Transplant, and other specialties that are predominantly invasive codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical and Surgical services

Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes for Outpatient Coders 1, 2 and 3:

  • Knowledge of, understanding of, and ability to adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Knowledge of and compliance with the UHealth Compliance Program, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Ability to abide by the American Health Information Management Association’s professional and ethical conduct standards.
  • Ability to remain current with continuing education requirements to maintain credentials.
  • Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  • Communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written).
  • Critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation.
  • Ability to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work in a 100% remote environment with minimal supervision, while also staying focused on assigned tasks.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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