Offer summary

Qualifications:

CCS, CCA, RHIT, or RHIA certification required or eligible to test within 12 months of employment., Associate's degree in Health Information Management or completion of a Coding Specialist Program., Minimum of 2 years of experience in coding ICD 10-CM/PCS and CPT-4., Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding and abstracting medical records..

Key responsibilities:

Perform coding and abstracting on outpatient and inpatient medical records with a coding accuracy rate of 95% or greater.

Assign correct APCs and CPT codes for outpatient procedures.

Process emails and maintain coding credentials in compliance with AHIMA requirements.

Verify records received and document notes for all charts as needed.

Job description

Coding Specialist - CCS - Hospital Outpatient

Full Time Remote - Florida Residency Required

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities

Performs coding and abstracting on outpatient and inpatient medical records by selecting and documenting ICD 10-CM Diagnoses and CPT-4 with procedures codes and modifiers for outpatients.
Assigns correct APCs and CPT with coding accuracy rate of 95% or greater.
Performs abstracting of coding and clinical data (i.e discharge disposition, discharge date, patient type, etc) with an accuracy rate of 95% or greater.
Codes/Abstracts 4.5 observation/Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopic/Cardiovascular, Interventianl and special procedures per hour.
Codes 12 ER and Cancer records per hour.
Process of emails within a 24 to 48 hour response time.
Process EPIC dashboard all work Q's Op Priority, coding Review Needed, and failed claims within our 2 day billed hold.
Maintains current status of coding credentials, by annually submitting proof of compliance with AHIMA requirements.
Performs daily verification of records received, and add notes to Account for all charts.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CCS , or CCA or RHIT, RHIA (Certified Coding Associate - Hospital Outpatient) or eligible to test for one of these. Certification must be obtained w/n 12 months of employment.
Associates degree in Health Information Management or completion of Coding Specialist Prog.
2 years of coding ICD 10-CM/PCS and CPT-4

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes: