Inpatient Coder Specialist (PRN)

BayCare Health System; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking an Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist to analyze inpatient documentation and assign accurate codes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience and must hold a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. This remote position requires strong knowledge of coding systems and anatomy. Flexible working hours available.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Inpatient Coding experience required.
• 5 years Acute Care experience required.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex documentation for inpatient encounters.
• Assign diagnosis and procedural codes using ICD-10 systems.
• Mentor and train team members.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

Anatomy knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Pathophysiology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates in Health Information Technology

Job description

Overview

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

Position Details:

• Location: Remote (must reside in the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina)

• Status: PRN (non-benefit eligible, as needed)

• Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Days: Flexible

The Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist is a PRN remote position.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Records Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist analyzes the multi day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural code using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.

• Works in conjunction with the medical staff consensus for accurate assignment of intricate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.

• Formulates physician queries and monitors bill hold reports. Serves as a liaison to Clinical Documentation Specialist Team and Quality Department for ICD-10 inpatient encounters for accurate code and MSDRG assignments as well as PSI/HAC reviews.

• Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.

• Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required Experience: 3 Years of Inpatient Coding.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Certifications and Licensures

  • Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

  • Preferred: RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS

• Education

  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Preferred: Associates in Health Information Technology

• Experience

  • Required: 5 years Acute Care

  • Required: 3 years Inpatient Coding

Why BayCare?

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That is why you will thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled