Coder I - Lee Pain Management

Location:  Lee Health - 16281 Bass Rd Suite 300 Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Lee Pain Service

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.45 / hour

Summary

Abstracts data from medical records into Epic and 3M 360 to provide a detailed case summary of medical, demographic, and statistical information. Identifies and codes diagnoses and procedures for medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines, including department modifications. Identifies primary diagnosis and procedure as well as pertinent secondary diagnoses and procedures. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data including APC assignments and HCC codes.

 

Facility Specific: Responsible for coding ED, Diagnostic, and Ancillary records.

 

Professional Fee: Responsible for Diagnostic, HCC, Retrospective Coding, Documentation Quality Assurance, and Ancillary Records.

RequirementsEducational RequirementsDegree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orHigh School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredExperience RequirementsMinimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or1 YearOutpatient CodingPreferred

Additional Requirements

1 Year of Outpatient (Acute Care Hospital or Physician) Coding or completion of coding course

State of Florida Licensure RequirementsLicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orNot RequiredCertifications/Registration RequirementsCertificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orCPC (Certified Professional Coder)RequiredorCOC (Certified Outpatient Coding)RequiredorCPC-P (Certified Professional Coder-Payer)RequiredorCCS (Certified Coding Specialist)Requiredor

Additional Requirements

CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) required -or- CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) required -or- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) required -or- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) required. Minimum of one coding certification (listed above). Other specialty certifications from AAPC or AHIMA will be considered.

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