What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder I | Ambulatory Revenue management | Full-time | Days position at UF Health?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Remote after training. Must live in Florida. Preferably someone in Jacksonville or St Augustine area.
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 experience
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.