Inpatient Coder

Smart Justice California; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Justice California is seeking a full-time Coder III for a remote position. The successful candidate will be responsible for coding inpatient accounts using ICD-10-CM/PCS, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective time management, and the ability to mentor and train fellow coders in the healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must effectively use ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System for coding.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Ability to mentor other staff and possess auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign diagnosis and procedure codes to patient records.
• Submit abstracted UB04 information for claim submission.
• Coordinate with Management and provide mentorship to coders.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Decisive Judgement

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Tools

Computerized Encoder

EHR

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.