Coding Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Execute coding and abstracting tasks for all service lines within the Chapters Health System.

• Assess and interpret medical record documentation, abstracting data into the electronic medical record using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.

• Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established coding guidelines.

• Extract essential information to identify diagnoses, complications, and co-existing conditions.

• Examine medical staff documentation to assign procedure codes, including evaluation and management services.

• Review clinical documentation to ensure the validity of ICD-10-CM codes.

• Implement the CHS physician query process when documentation is insufficient, ambiguous, unclear, or when coding assignments are complex.

• Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95%.

• Engage with medical staff to clarify documentation as needed.

• Assess records to ensure that diagnoses and CPT codes accurately represent and support visits while adhering to regulatory standards.

• Comply with AHIMA and AAPC Standards of Ethical Coding along with official coding guidelines.

• Keep coding knowledge current and obtain continuing education units to uphold credentials.

• Complete assignments within specified timeframes and scheduled calendars.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or a combination of relevant work experience and education.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in acute care, home health, physician, or ancillary coding.

• Successful completion of a credentialed coding certificate program and attainment of one or more of the following credentials: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or HCS-D.

• Proficient knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT, including the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines.

• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, AHA Coding Clinic, AMA CPT Assistant, and Coding Clinic for HCPCS.

• Understanding of clinical documentation improvement and its significance to coding accuracy.

• Experience with encoder technology, Computer Assisted Coding, abstracting systems, and electronic medical records (EMR).

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate in a professional and effective manner.

• Extensive knowledge of computer technology.

• Capability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Commitment to ensuring productivity and coding accuracy requirements are fulfilled.

• Successful completion of position competency requirements.

• Agreement to undergo drug and/or alcohol testing following a conditional offer and ongoing adherence to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

• Eligibility for Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse requirements following a conditional offer and continued eligibility.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Flexible work schedules available.