Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)

Baycare; North Carolina; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to analyze complex inpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. You will work with the medical staff to resolve coding queries and support accurate MS-DRG assignments. The role includes mentoring junior coders and ensuring PSI/HAC reviews are performed properly.

Preferred candidates hold CCS or RHIT, with 5+ years inpatient coding experience, and a strong foundation in anatomy and pharmacology to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Inpatient coding experience required.
• Coders must be proficient in ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Collaborate with medical staff on coding queries and MS-DRG determinations.
• Mentor and train junior coders and students.
• Ensure accurate MS-DRG assignments and PSI/HAC reviews.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

Medical terminology

Mentoring/Training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in Health Information Technology

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

RHIT Certification

Job description

HIM-Coding

North Carolina

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Details

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area.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’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary:
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 Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG) assignments as well as Patient Safety Indicator (PSI)/Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) reviews. Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments. Assist Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Other information:

Required - 5 years - Acute Care.

Required Experience: 3 Years of Inpatient Coding.

Education:

Essential:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent GED

Nonessential:

• Associates Degree

Education specialization:

Nonessential:

• Health IT

Education equivalent experience:

Essential:

• Required - High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Associates - Health Information Technology

Nonessential:

• Required - High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Associates - Health Information Technology

Credentials:

Essential:

• Certified Coding Specialist

Nonessential:

• Reg Health Information Tech

Credential equivalent experience:

Essential:

• Required - CCS (Coding); Preferred - RHIT (Health Information)

Nonessential:

• Required - CCS (Coding); Preferred - RHIT (Health Information)

Facility: BayCare Health System, Health Info Management Coding-HSS

Location: BayCare System Office West

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 7-3:30

Shift: Shift 1

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Always

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled