Coder I | Ambulatory Revenue Cycle | Full-time | REMOTE

Full-time remote.  Must live in Florida.

The Coder I position assigns diagnoses and procedure codes to outpatient and emergency room records.

• 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.

Education / Training

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

Preferences

Graduate of Health Information Management Program

Experience Requirements

• 0 - 1 year Hospital/Medical Record Coding

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  or
  Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  or
  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  or
  Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Preferences

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.

Additional Information:

RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCA certification by AHIMA required.