Lead Coding Specialist

Location Remote - FLDepartment CodingWork Type Full TimeShift Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate $25.06 - $32.58 / hourSummary Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting. Maintains records of audits and shares the results with coders as a teaching mechanism. Functions as coding resource person within the department. Provides coding information/advice to a team of coders. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines and hospital modifications. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data. Verifies/abstracts demographic, medical, and statistical information into computer from patient records. Orients/trains employees in coding/abstracting diagnosis and procedures. Utilizes Epic's electronic health record and 360 Encompass Encoder.Requirements Education:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Experience:3 years of Outpatient coding experience with a minimum of 1 years' experience in the specialty they oversee.Certification:CPC (Certified Professional Coder) required.License:N/AUS:FL#J-18808-Ljbffr