Outpatient Coder 1, 2 and 3 - Remote
University of Miami

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The Department of Health Information Management (HIM) has exciting Remote Full-Time opportunities for the following roles: Under the general direction of the Outpatient Coding Manager, the Outpatient Coder 1, 2 and 3 (H) reviews documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes in accordance with national coding guidelines. The primary focus of these roles is to capture all encounter-specific diagnoses and procedure codes for accurate reimbursement, data collection, and research purposes.

Outpatient Coder 1

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
  
• Minimum 1 year of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding experience
  
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT
  
• Outpatient Clinic coding
  

Outpatient Coder 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
  
• Minimum 3 years of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding experience
  
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  
• Outpatient Clinic coding
  
• Able to code Infusion, Emergency Medicine accounts, and wound care
  

Outpatient Coder 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
  
• Minimum 5 years of current ICD-10 and CPT outpatient coding
  
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  
• Outpatient Clinic coding
  
• Able to code Infusion, Emergency Medicine accounts, and wound care
  
• Able to code Ambulatory Surgery, Infusion, Radiation Oncology, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Observation. Wound Care and Therapy accounts.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes for Outpatient Coders 1, 2 and 3:

• 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.
  
• 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.
  

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H7

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