Senior Medical Coder Job in Coral Gables 33114, Florida Us
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-UHealth is home to some of the brightest minds in the world. Our Faculty teach students who represent the future of medicine. Our researchers are discovering breakthrough patient treatments. 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 subspecialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.
The Central Business Office is seeking a Senior Medical Coder. The primary role of this position is to review medical records and ensure appropriate billing in accordance with CMS Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) and Outpatient Coding Edits (OCE), as well as Local/National Coverage Determinations are met; apply the appropriate hospital modifiers (25, 27, 59, etc.); and make claim corrections in accordance with CMS guidelines as it pertains to Medically Unlikely Edits, etc.. Performs review of medical record to include, but not limited to the physician orders, administration records, and progress record to determine the appropriate CPT codes coded and billing compliance. Make appropriate data entry requirements to append appropriate charge codes with hard coded CPT/HCPC codes to reflect services in each associated service department.
The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows: High School Diploma or equivalent education and three (3) years of medical coding experience in a hospital/medical setting or related experience are required. Experience in inpatient, outpatient and reimbursement coding is preferred. Graduate of an accredited Medical Coder program and Certification in Medical Coding are required. Demonstrate knowledge of ICD9 and DRG. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications will be considered.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. University of Miami Hospital is the flagship facility of UHealth, which also includes the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, along with dozens of outpatient facilities. 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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