Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)

Remote Jobs; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual bonuses

Job summary

BayCare seeks a highly skilled Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist to remotely code inpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM/PCS. The role supports 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shifts, Monday through Friday, with sign-on bonuses available.

Candidates should have 5 years Acute Care and 3 years Inpatient Coding experience, CCS certification, and a high school diploma; RHIT preferred. Remote position; must reside in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina.

Qualifications

• 5 years Acute Care experience.
• 3 years Inpatient Coding experience.
• CCS certification required.
• RHIT certification preferred.
• Remote work eligibility within the listed states.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-day, multi-specialty documentation for inpatient encounters to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Collaborate with medical staff for accurate diagnoses such as malnutrition or sepsis.
• Formulate physician queries and monitor bill hold reports; liaison with Clinical Documentation Specialist Team.
• Apply anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge to ensure accurate codes.
• Mentor and train Coder I/II/III and students from partner colleges.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Acute care coding

Medical records analysis

Mentoring/training

Interdepartmental liaison

Remote work discipline

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

CCS Certification

RHIT Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Coding software

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: Remote (must reside in the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South 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.

Sign on bonuses available!

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Works in conjunction with the medical staff consensus for accurate assignment of intricate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.
• 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.
• Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
• Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.

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:

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

Certifications and Licensures:

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

Education:

• Required: high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: associate degree in Health Information Technology

Experience:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled