Lead Coding Specialist - Facility

Location: Remote - FL

Department: Coding

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $25.06 - $32.58 / hour

This is a remote position. Incumbents, who reside in Florida only, may work remotely. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Lee Health location.

Summary

Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting. Maintains records of audits and shares the results with coders as a teaching mechanism. Functions as coding resource person within the department. Provides coding information/advice to a team of coders. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines and hospital modifications. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data. Verifies/abstracts demographic, medical, and statistical information into computer from patient records. Orients/trains employees in coding/abstracting diagnosis and procedures. Utilizes Epics electronic health record and 360 Encompass Encoder.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 3 years of Outpatient coding experience with a minimum of 1 years experience in the specialty they oversee.

Certification: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) required.

License: N/A

US: FL: Cape Coral