Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet .
The Department of Information Health Management (HIM) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Professional Coder 3 (H) remotely. The Professional Coder 3 (H) is responsible for reviewing the clinical documentation contained in the UHealth patient health records to validate the codes assigned by physicians. The incumbent validates and, as necessary, applies E&M and procedure codes for surgical specialties, Interventional Radiology and/or Interventional Cardiology, Critical Care, Trauma, and other specialties that are predominantly invasive codes for medical specialties including Ancillary, Non-Surgical, and Surgical services. The Professional Coder 3 will have a thorough understanding of ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT with E&M, and procedural codes used in reimbursement and data collection. Furthermore, the incumbent assists with training of and serves as a mentor to lower-level Professional Coders.
Identifies incomplete documentation and seeks clarification from the responsible physician. Identifies misplaced or potentially conflicting documentation and reports findings to appropriate party for action.
Verifies patient information to identify documentation and/or report discrepancies and to ensure codes and other abstracted data are accurately applied to appropriate patient’s account/encounter.
Serves as a quality reviewer of scanned documents while reviewing the record for coding validation purposes. Identifies mis-scans (poorly scanned documents) and misplaced documentation; promptly reports findings to the Professional Coding Manager.
Assesses documentation and/or queries physician for additional information when indicated to clarify or provide specificity to a diagnosis, symptom, or reason for services provided to ensure the organization receives its entitled reimbursement for care provided. Collaborates with others in the organization including medical staff and other clinicians to ensure the record accurately documents the services provided and to identify documentation trends that can prospectively address deficiencies.
Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis and/or CPT E&M and procedural codes to professional encounters as needed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of relevant coding experience
Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Office (CCS-P), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Knowledge of, understanding of, and ability to adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Knowledge of and compliance with the UHealth Compliance Program, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Ability to abide by the American Health Information Management Association’s professional and ethical conduct standards.
Ability to remain current with continuing education requirements to maintain credentials.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written).
Critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation.
Ability to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in a 100% remote environment with minimal supervision, while also staying focused on assigned tasks.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
#LI-NN1
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.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H8Similar Positions
-
Financial Clearance Specialist Ii Pre Arrival Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non Exempt) (Non Union), New England HERC, United States, 21 days ago
Details Posted: 12-Apr-24 Location: Alhambra, California Salary: Open Categories: Staff/Administrative Internal Number: REQ20147600 The Financial Clearance Specialist II is responsible for ensurin...
-
Nurse Practitioner, Harvard University, United States, about 8 hours ago
02-May-2024 University Health Services 65743BR Position Description Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Practitioner at HUHS works collaboratively to provide preventive, episodic...
-
Patient Access Rep Ii (Ets) | Temporary, Emory University, United States, 11 days ago
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contr...
-
Superior Technician P048 24 13781, Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal, 2 days ago
30 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Universidade de Coimbra Department SGRH - DRGC Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Portugal Application Dea...
-
Assistant Practice Manager, Harvard University, United States, 15 days ago
15-Apr-2024 University Health Services 65602BR Job Summary Reporting to the Practice Manager of Internal Medicine and Urgent Care, the Assistant Practice Manager provides day-to-day managerial su...
-
Medical Assistant Ii (Part Time/Christian Hospital Northwest) Medical Oncology, University of Washington, United States, 2 days ago
Scheduled Hours 16 Position Summary Prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; assists with patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinica...