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.
*Must be FL resident to work for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System.
*Must be available to complete pre-employment screenings/onboarding, orientation and training on-site (Sarasota, FL).
- 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 is a remote position for a Surgical Coder with experience in General Surgery and Interventional Radiology. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday. A CPC or CCS-P certification is required.
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/
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,500 medical staff and more than 1.7 patient visits across its two hospital campuses, two freestanding ERs, and network of outpatient care centers.
Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 212 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
