Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)

BayCare Health System; Florida; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Bonus program

Employee discounts

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist for a remote, full-time role. Must reside in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina. CCS certification required; RHIT preferred.

Five years in acute care inpatient coding (three years inpatient coding) and strong anatomy knowledge are expected. Sign-on bonus available. Responsibilities include analyzing complex documentation, coordinating with Clinical Documentation and Quality teams, and mentoring junior coders.

Qualifications

• Required: CCS certification.
• Preferred: RHIT credential in addition to CCS.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 5 years acute care inpatient coding experience; 3 years inpatient coding.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Collaborate with medical staff for accurate coding of complex diagnoses.
• Formulate queries and monitor hold reports.
• Serve as liaison to Clinical Documentation and Quality teams for accurate code/system assignments.
• Mentor and train Coding staff and students.

Skills

ICD coding

Inpatient coding

Anatomy knowledge

Detail orientation

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Tools

RHIT preferred

Job description

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: Full time (non-exempt) Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Days: Monday through Friday

The Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist is a full-time remote position. Sign on bonuses available!

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.

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.

Benefits:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

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: associate degree in Health Information Technology

Experience:

Required: 5 years Acute Care Required: 3 years Inpatient Coding

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled Position

Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE) Location Tampa Business and Administrative Full Time Req ID 131220.