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

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Coder II to join their team in improving healthcare quality in northwest Florida. This role involves reviewing outpatient records, assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, and ensuring compliance with coding standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong coding background, be detail-oriented, and maintain knowledge of legislative changes affecting coding practices. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing community health and enjoy the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited coding program is required upon hire.
• Must hold RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCA certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes.
• Communicates with coding manager to resolve coding issues.
• Maintains current knowledge and pursues professional growth.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical record review

Documentation support

Communication with medical staff

Education

Graduation from an accredited coding program

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA_AHIMA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT_AHIMA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA)

Job description

Job Description

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

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 and
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or

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 includes three 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.