Florida Licensed Inpatient Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support the revenue cycle performance, the full-time Florida Licensed Inpatient Medical Coder will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient medical records, ensure accurate DRG assignments, and collaborate with clinical documentation improvement teams while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes based on clinical documentation and ensure accurate DRG assignment reflecting patient acuity
• Review documentation for coding accuracy and identify opportunities for MCC/CC capture
• Maintain productivity standards and participate in quality reviews to support continuous improvement initiatives

Required qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of acute care hospital inpatient coding experience or completion of AdventHealth inpatient coding training
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding and inpatient reimbursement processes
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and identify coding risks