Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE) - 151757

AAPC; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Performance bonuses

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote). This full-time, remote role requires residency in FL, GA, NC, or SC, with a Mon-Fri schedule and 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift.

The incumbent analyzes inpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and collaborates with Clinical Documentation and Quality teams to ensure accurate MS-DRG outcomes. Responsibilities include mentoring Coders I-III and students, handling physician queries, and applying strong anatomy, pathophysiology, and

Qualifications

• Required: CCS certification
• Preferred: RHIT (Health Information) in addition to CCS
• 5 years Acute Care experience and 3 years Inpatient Coding

Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-day, multi-specialty inpatient documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Collaborate with medical staff for accurate diagnoses (e.g., malnutrition, sepsis).
• Formulate physician queries and monitor bill hold reports; liaise with CDI/Quality teams for MSDRG, PSI/HAC reviews.
• Utilize anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate coding.
• Mentor/train Coder I/II/III and clinical practice students from various colleges.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

Inpatient coding

Mentoring training

Anatomy knowledge

Pathophysiology knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Clinical documentation liaison

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Job description

Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)

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.

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