Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 2-5 years of ICD-10 coding experience, High School Diploma or equivalent, Graduation from an accredited HI/Coding program, Certification as CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.

Key responsabilities:

Capture encounter codes for reimbursement and research

Ensure accuracy in coding and data collection

Handle straightforward IP accounts & special procedures

Collaborate with claim & payor denials

Meet productivity and accuracy standards

Job description

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The Department of Health Information Management (HIM) has exciting Remote Full-Time opportunities for the following roles: The primary focus of this role is to capture all encounter-specific diagnoses and procedure codes for accurate reimbursement, data collection, and research purposes.

Inpatient Coder 1

Minimum 2 years of current ICD-10 acute care facility coding experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and/or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
In addition to the core responsibility, will be responsible for all straightforward IP account

Inpatient Coder 2

Minimum 3 years of ICD-10-CM/PCS acute care facility coding experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and/or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
In addition to the core responsibility, will be responsible for all straightforward IP account, interim accounts and Cardiovascular Special Procedures

Inpatient Coder 3

Minimum 5 years of ICD-10-CM/PCS acute care facility coding experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Health Information Technology or Coding program
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and/or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
In addition to the core responsibility, will be responsible for all straightforward IP account, interim accounts and Cardiovascular Special Procedures and working with claim and payor denials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes for Inpatient Coders 1, 2 and 3:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize workload while consistently meeting ≥ 95% productivity and accuracy standards.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Efficient communication skills - interpersonal, verbal, and written.
Critical thinking skills and ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

U10

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