Medical Records - HIM - Medical Coder FT

Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.

About the role

This position assigns accurate CPT codes from medical records for billing purposes. Also tasked to ensure proper documentation for charge capture and to remain current with industry guidelines. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ICD-10-CM proficiency, and have a demonstrated understanding of the CPT guidelines for separate procedures, bundling and add-on-codes. Must also be comfortable reviewing, resolving and preventing coding denials.

Initial responsibilities are on-site but remote work is possible after successfully demonstrating proficiency in the specifics for our facility.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate CPT codes from medical records for billing purposes
• Ensure proper documentation for charge capture
• Remain current with industry coding guidelines
• Review, resolve, and prevent coding denials

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current certification in ICD-9/CPT-4 coding and ICD-10CM/PCS
• At least 2 years of progressive in-patient and out-patient medical coding work experience
• Experience in Rural Health Clinics
• Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong computer skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Health Information Management
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-9/CPT-4 and ICD-10 CM/PCS coding sets
• Ability to operate office equipment (fax, copier, computer)

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid time off
• 401k after one year of service
• Discounts at Willow Cafe

Equipment Used

• Computer
• Copier
• Facsimile machine