Coding Spec - Outpatient, Remote, Health Information Management, FT,08A-4:30P

Baptist Health; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Comprehensive health and wellness

Wellness program to reduce deductible

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Florida seeks an experienced medical coder to accurately code Emergency and Outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 for our facilities. The role ensures regulatory compliance and data abstraction from medical records.

Qualified candidates will have AHIMA CCS or RHIT certification, or equivalent training, and be proficient in Word and Excel. 1 year of minimum experience is required, with opportunities to grow within our Health Information Management team.

Qualifications

• Completion of AHIMA accredited certified coding specialist program and Coding Certificate.
• If not CCS or RHIT certified upon hire they must obtain within 2 years.
• Knowledge of encoder system, outpatient prospective payment system; APCs.
• Knowledge of National Local Coverage Determinations (NCD and LCD) Policies.
• Competency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Accurately codes Emergency and Outpatient Diagnostic records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM and CPT4 coding system for BHSF facilities.
• Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG).
• Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records.
• Meet departmental goals and AR goals.
• Collaborate with coworkers, management staff and physicians.

Skills

Encoder systems

Word

Excel

Communication skills

Education

AHIMA CCS

RHIT

High School or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

Accurately codes Emergency and Outpatient Diagnostic records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM and CPT4 coding system for BHSF facilities. Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG). Works as a team to meet departmental goals and AR goals. Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records. Estimated pay range for this position is $24.39 - $31.71 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Licenses & Certifications:

• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist.
• AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician.

Additional Qualifications

• Required completion of an AHIMA accredited certified coding specialist program and Coding Certificate.
• If not CCS or RHIT certified upon hire they must obtain within 2 years.
• Knowledge of encoder system, outpatient prospective payment system; APCs.
• Knowledge of National Local Coverage Determinations (NCD and LCD) Policies.
• Competency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff and physicians.

Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year

EOE, including disability/vets