Coder I- Ambulatory Revenue management

Title: Coder I | Ambulatory Revenue management | Full-time | Days Location: St. Augustine, Florida Professional-NonClinical 52667 Job Description Overview 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 • Any AAPC or AHIMA Medical Coding Certification Preferences: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred. Additional Information: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCA certification by AHIMA required. Apply Job! Apply to this Job