Medical Coder - Revenue Integrity

Medical Coder - Revenue Integrity role at Lee Health

Base pay range: $20.50/hr - $27.85/hr

Department:
Lee Professional Billing

Work Type:
Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.50 - $27.85 / hour

Summary

Lee Health is seeking an experienced Medical Coder II - Revenue Integrity to support accurate, compliant outpatient and professional fee coding across our health system. In this role, you will abstract detailed clinical, demographic, and statistical information from medical records and apply correct ICD‑10‑CM, CPT‑4, and APC guidelines. This position plays a key role in our Reconciliation Reduction and Provider Education Project, partnering with Charge Review, reconciliation workflows, and data analysis tools to improve accuracy and financial integrity.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, highly analytical, skilled in communication, and comfortable presenting findings to leaders and providers. This role is primarily remote but requires the candidate to be local to the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area for periodic on‑site training or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Abstract data from medical records into Epic and Solventum/3M 360 to create accurate case summaries.
• Assign ICD‑10‑CM and CPT‑4 codes per national guidelines and department‑specific coding rules.
• Identify primary and secondary diagnoses/procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal and payer‑specific requirements, including APC assignment.

Facility Coding Responsibilities

• Code SDS, Observation, and when needed ED, Diagnostic, and Ancillary records.

Professional Fee Coding Responsibilities

• Code Surgical Records, E&M encounters, ED with E&M, and various Diagnostic and Ancillary services.
• Support Documentation Quality Assurance reviews.

Revenue Integrity & Analytical Functions

• Work with Charge Review, Reconciliation Reports, Slicer/Dicer, and Excel‑based analysis.
• Audit provider documentation and coding trends to support education and process improvement.
• Present findings or recommendations to internal stakeholders and provider groups.
• Collaborate to reduce reconciliation errors and strengthen accuracy across service lines.

Requirements Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of outpatient multidisciplinary coding and/or Provider E&M Level of Service Coding (Pro Fee) required.
• Experience with Epic and Solventum 360 Pro Fee required.

Certification

• At least one of the following is required (other AAPC/AHIMA specialty certifications may be considered):
• CPC Certified Professional Coder
• CPC‑P Certified Professional Coder‑Payer
• CCS Certified Coding Specialist
• RHIA Registered Health Information Administrator
• Strong understanding of outpatient & pro‑fee coding methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and audit clinical documentation and provider notes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to groups.
• Proficiency with Epic, 3M/Solventum products, Excel, and reconciliation reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside in or near Fort Myers/Cape Coral, FL and be available for onsite training or meetings as needed.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Child care support

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