Inpatient Coder

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Coder III for their Inpatient Coding team, offering a remote position. The role involves accurately coding diagnoses and procedures to optimize patient records in compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective mentorship abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using a computerized encoder and EHR.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System is required.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes according to ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Complete coding activities for 100% of patient’s discharged records daily.
• Provide support and mentorship to Coders and other staff.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Time Management

Detail Orientation

Job description

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is currently hiring for a Full-time, Coder III to join our Inpatient Coding team at our Baptist Jacksonville Location here in the Jacksonville, FL area. This is a remote position.

Candidate must reside in the following approved states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient’s record for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.
Be knowledgeable of CPT codes, edit resolution and assigning CPT-4 Codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
Verifies and submits abstracted UB04 information across the billing system for claim submission.
Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of patient’s discharged records daily to maintain the Coding A/R goals set forth.
Works ACHA, DNFB and Post Bill error reports, such as A/B rebills, Claim Edits, and Denials when applicable.
Advises and coordinates with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.
Provides support to Coders, CDI and other staff via mentorship, and possesses auditing and training skills.
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be focused and detail-oriented, and have effective time management skills.
Proficient in basic computer skills and able to utilize a computerized encoder and EHR.