Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)

BayCare Health System; North Carolina; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in the United States seeks an experienced inpatient coder to analyze complex clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, ensuring accurate MS-DRG determinations in partnership with the medical staff.

The role emphasizes mentoring Coders I-III, collaborating with Clinical Documentation Specialist and Quality teams, and ensuring compliant, precise coding for inpatient encounters.

Qualifications

• 5 years - Acute Care.
• Experience: 3 Years of Inpatient Coding.
• Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• Credentials: CCS (Coding).

Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Coordinate with Clinical Documentation Specialist and Quality teams for accurate code assignments.
• Mentor and train Coders I-III and students from colleges.
• Support MS-DRG assignments and PSI/HAC reviews.
• Ensure compliance and quality in coding across inpatient encounters.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

Mentoring / Training

Communication skills

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent GED

Associates Degree in Health Information Technology

RHIT certification (preferred)

Job description

Education:

Essential:

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

Nonessential:

Education specialization:

• Health IT

Essential:

Education equivalent experience:

Required:

• High School or Equivalent;

Preferred:

• Associates - Health Information Technology

Nonessential:

Preferred

• Associates - Health Information Technology

Credentials:

Essential:

• Certified Coding Specialist

Nonessential:

• Reg Health Information Tech

Required:

Credential equivalent experience:

• CCS (Coding);

Preferred:

• RHIT (Health Information)

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