Surgical Coder - FPG Central Billing

Department

FPG Central Billing Office

Job Summary

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).

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred Education

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.

Employment Screening Requirements

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.