Florida Certified Hospital Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding for multifacility inpatient hospital visits, the full-time Florida Certified Hospital Coding Specialist will perform high-level reviews and analyses of clinical documentation, assign diagnosis and procedure codes, and collaborate with various departments, all while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Perform high-level review and analysis of clinical documentation to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS classification systems
• Query physicians for clarification on documentation discrepancies and assist in medical record reviews for third-party audits and denied claims
• Maintain compliance with coding guidelines and standards while providing coding guidance and support to the coding team

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Health Information Management or completion of a coding certificate program
• Must maintain CCS, CPC, COC, RHIA, or RHIT certification
• Five years of previous hospital inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience required
• Score of 90% or better on Orlando Health Sr. level coding skills test required
• Computer literacy and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required