Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (PRN/REMOTE in FL)

BayCare; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an experienced Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist to work remotely from Florida as needed. You will review high-acuity cases across Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiac, and more, ensuring accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and MS-DRG alignment.

The role requires 5+ years of acute care experience and 3+ years inpatient coding, CCS certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This PRN/remote position offers flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of acute care experience.
• 3+ years inpatient coding experience.
• CCS certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex inpatient documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to code complex conditions.
• Create and manage physician queries and monitor hold reports.
• Support MS-DRG assignment and PSI/HAC reviews with Clinical Documentation Specialists.
• Mentor Coder I–III team members as needed.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Clinical documentation review

Query management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

CCS certification

RHIT (preferred)

Job description

Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (PRN/REMOTE IN FL)

At BayCare, we're committed to delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve—and that starts with our team members. We're looking for an experienced inpatient coder who is passionate about accuracy, collaboration, and making an impact behind the scenes of patient care.

Join one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in the Tampa Bay area and take the next step in your coding career.

Position Details

• Location: Remote (must reside in FL for this opportunity)
• Status: PRN (as-needed, non-benefit eligible)
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Schedule: Flexible

What You'll Do

As an Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inpatient medical records. You'll work across multiple high-acuity service lines—including Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiac, General Surgery, and Trauma—reviewing complex, multi-day encounters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing complex inpatient documentation to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Collaborating with physicians and clinical teams to ensure accurate coding of complex conditions such as sepsis and malnutrition
• Creating and managing physician queries and monitoring bill hold reports
• Partnering with Clinical Documentation Specialists and Quality teams to support accurate MS-DRG assignment and PSI/HAC reviews
• Applying advanced knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to support coding accuracy
• Mentoring and supporting Coder I–III team members and students as needed
• Completing additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of acute care experience
  • 3+ years of inpatient coding experience
• Certification:
  • Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Education:
  • Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Why BayCare?

BayCare is a leading healthcare system made up of 16 community hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, outpatient centers, home health services, and thousands of physicians—all supported by more than 30,000 team members.

Our culture is built on trust, respect, dignity, and clinical excellence. We combine advanced technology with compassionate care to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients—and meaningful careers for our team members.

BayCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabled)