About the role
Location: USF Faculty Office Building
Serves as the coding reviewer and documentation educator for USFTGP Revenue Cycle Operations. Collaborate extensively with compliance; utilizing approved coding industry tools and approved internal documentation. This position is responsible for providing coding literacy and awareness using adult methodologies to revenue cycle, coding professionals, department managers, medical staff and others, ensuring proficiency is accurate and within compliant coding practices for billing. Analyze and report review findings indicating documentation gaps reimbursement and data internation, inpatient, outpatient and professional service coded. Report to compliance focused areas of improvements, recommendations and actions taken to improve medical staff knowledge and coding accuracy. Conduct individual and group coding and documentation support instructions as assigned and acts as an internal coding expert resource.
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Certification And/Or
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Or
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) Or
Certified Medical Auditor (CPMA)
Work Experience and Additional Information
As the coding educator, it is essential to be proficient and comfortable working with Microsoft products such as Excel and Power Point. These tools are integral for creating organized literacy plans, delivering engaging presentations, and visualization, ensuring a well-rounded and effective learning experience. Understand healthcare policies and developments (including coding updates, payer guidelines, denial trends).
Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Approved Certification AAPC or AHIMA
· Knowledge of CPT, CPT-10-CM and HCPCS coding systems.
· Minimum 3 years of professional coding experience and 1 year of proven lead or training experience.
· Strong knowledge of coding and CMS documentation guidelines.
· Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow up skills.
· Interpersonal, public speaking and presentation skills.
USF Faculty Office Building (AMGHFOB)
13220 USF Laurel Dr
Tampa, 33612