Outpatient Coder 3 (H)

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department Health Information Management has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Outpatient Coder 3 to work in Miami, FL.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret the entire electronic medical record (EMR) to identify all diagnoses and procedures documented during a patient’s admission.
• Follow guidelines and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes.
• Reviews documentation and reaches out to physicians for additional information when information for proper coding is missing or incomplete.
• Assigns codes to outpatient records for use in reimbursement and data collection.
• Complies with policies and procedures and maintains confidential patient records.
• Reports unusual circumstances, risk factors, errors, and discrepancies to management.
• Maintain coding accuracy and productivity standards of ≥ 95%.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Sign into Microsoft Teams for quick and easy communication between management, supervisor, and colleagues.
• Daily review of OP Claim edit.
• Able to code Ambulatory Surgery, Infusion, Radiation Oncology, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Observation. Wound Care and Therapy accounts.
• Mandatory daily review and reconciliation of any pending audit reviews.
• Code any high dollar accounts that have been assigned by the coding supervisor or manager.
• Check email often for any correspondence coming from OP coding supervisor/manager, CDI, IT, CBO.
• Attend all scheduled one on one meetings and/or team meetings.
• Participate in team provided education sessions as well as any AHIMA/AAPC approved continuing education courses to maintain credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding experience required.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),CIRCCOR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Understanding of and adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Commitment to the University of Miami Health System policies and procedures.
• Must stay up to date with continuing education requirements to maintain credentials.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Background in use of encoder, computer assisted coding, and EMR software applications.
• Efficient communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, and ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Capable of working in a 100% remote environment with little supervision, while also staying focused on assignment tasks.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.