Florida Licensed Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Hospital Based Outpatient Coder II.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical records to assign ICD-10 CM and CPT codes for outpatient encounters, ensuring proper coding and compliance
• Communicate with insurance companies regarding coding errors and maintain coding knowledge through educational meetings
• Conduct audits and coding reviews, ensuring accurate documentation for physician billing and compliance with HIM policies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification
• Two years of hospital-based outpatient coding experience or completion of an internal coding internship
• Completion of a coding training program
• Strong understanding of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and coding classification systems