Coder II- Remote / RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA

Andrewsinstitute; Florida; Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Coder II to review outpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes with high accuracy. The role follows outpatient rules and may handle ER facility charging. You will work to ensure proper documentation supports codes and maintain productivity standards.

Responsibilities include applying coding guidelines, resolving questions with the Coding Manager and Revenue Integrity, and staying current with federal changes impacting coding practices.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited coding program required at hire.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines.
• Outpatient coding experience and familiarity with ER charging a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records and assigns ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes per guidelines.
• Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data according to rules.
• Verifies documentation supports codes and ER charges; follows up on unbilled accounts.
• Keeps current with coding changes and participates in department goals.
• Communicates questions to Coding Manager or Revenue Integrity for resolution.
• Collaborates with medical staff to resolve coding issues.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Outpatient coding

Education

RHIA AHIMA

RHIT AHIMA

CCS AHIMA

CCA AHIMA

Job description

Location Requirements

Must live in one of the approved states :Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas (excluding Austin, TX), North Carolina

Job Summary

The Coder II reviews outpatient records and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines with 97% accuracy rate, while maintaining coding standards for productivity.

This position reviews outpatient records and assigns codes according to outpatient rules. The Coder II may be responsible for ER Facility Charging, if applicable. This position follows up on outstanding unbilled accounts on a regular basis. This position does not have excessive re-bills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines.
• Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data according to official coding rules.
• Reviews medical records to ensure appropriate documentation is there to support codes / ER charges assigned.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures, as well as remaining current about federal legislative changes that affect outcome.
• Communicates questions or concerns to the Coding Manager, HIM Services Director, or BHC's Revenue Integrity Department to ensure prompt resolution.
• Works with medical staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems.
• Works as a team member to achieve goals for department.
• Maintains current knowledge / certification and pursues professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited coding program Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama.The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network.With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.Baptist Health Care, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer.BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Info

Job Identification 6112

Job Category Non-clinical Professional

Posting Date 11 / 14 / 2024, 03 :21 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day

Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, USJ-18808-Ljbffr.