The Medical Coding Professional extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. The Medical Coding Professional work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.
Confirms appropriate diagnosis and procedural code assignment. Analyzes, enters and manipulates database. Responds to or clarifies internal requests for coding and/or documentation related information. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.
Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for provider support and workflow processes, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification, (CPC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS)
A minimum of 2 years post-certification experience focused on outpatient coding
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to manage competing projects/responsibilities
Exceptional presentation skills/comfortable communicating complex topics
Proven ability analyzing and solving complex issues
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of five years of related experience in outpatient coding
Bachelor's Degree
Previous leadership experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
Additional Information
Remote Role
Incumbent must reside in Florida, Tampa strongly preferred
Standard working hours required; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Time Zones
Some local travel anticipated;