Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist

BayCare Health System; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist to join their remote team. This role involves analyzing complex inpatient documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10 codes, ensuring compliance and quality in coding practices. The ideal candidate will have a passion for healthcare and a strong background in inpatient coding, along with the ability to mentor junior staff. With a commitment to clinical excellence and a supportive work environment, this innovative organization offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you are ready to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Yearly Performance Appraisals

Team Award Bonus

Community Discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years of Inpatient Coding experience required.
• CCS Certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign diagnosis and procedural codes.
• Mentor and train junior coders and clinical practice students.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

Anatomy Knowledge

Pathophysiology Knowledge

Pharmacology Knowledge

Mentoring

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Associate in Health Information Technology

Job description

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

Position Details:

Location: Fully Remote (must reside in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina)
Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Days: Monday through Friday

The Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist is a full-time remote position. Team members must reside in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina.

Sign on bonuses available!

This position requires 3 years’ Inpatient Coding experience and a CCS (Coding) Certification. The Advanced Inpatient Coders serve multiple service lines including Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac, Gen Surg, Trauma Level II, and high acuity cases.

Responsibilities

1. The Medical Records Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist analyzes the multi day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural code using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
2. Works in conjunction with the medical staff consensus for accurate assignment of intricate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.
3. Formulates physician queries and monitors bill hold reports. Serves as a liaison to Clinical Documentation Specialist Team and Quality Department for ICD-10 inpatient encounters for accurate code and MSDRG assignments as well as PSI/HAC reviews.
4. Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
5. Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

3 Years of Inpatient Coding.

Why BayCare?

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That is why you will thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

1. Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
2. Paid time off
3. Tuition reimbursement
4. 401k match and additional yearly contribution
5. Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
6. Community discounts and more
7. AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Certifications and Licensures

Required: CCS (Coding)
Preferred: RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS

Education

Required: HS Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate in Health Information Technology

Experience

Required: 5 years Acute Care
Required: 3 years Inpatient Coding

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position: Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist

Location: Georgia | Business and Administrative | Full Time

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