Surgical Coder (Remote Position - Must be FL resident)

Identifies and applies appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and CPT procedural codes to individual patient health information for claims processing, data retrieval and analysis. Responsible for patient financial related activities, which includes accurate entry of insurance benefits, authorizations and other activities which ensures complete and accurate claims.

 

*Remote position - must be able to do pre-employment onboarding, orientation and any additional training on-site as needed. 

*Must be FL resident. 

- Require a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a physician office.
- Require a minimum of one (1) year of CPT and ICD physician coding experience.
- Require Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P), or Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC), or become certified within one (1) year of employment.

- Prefer a college degree.
- Prefer demonstrated initiative and the ability to work in a self-directed environment.
- Prefer Multi-Specialty coding experience.
- Prefer basic knowledge of third party payers.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
- Prefer previous experience with medical terminology.
- Prefer demonstrated basic accounting and math skills.
- Prefer demonstrated computer, keyboard, and data input skills.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high volume setting.
- Prefer knowledge of electronic health records software and skill in all Microsoft office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access).
- Prefer demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

AD: Associate's Degree

This position will work remotely following the completion of initial training and will operate Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have prior coding experience, preferably in Interventional Radiology, to support the accurate and timely coding of complex procedures. This role will play a key part in maintaining high coding quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/