Inpatient Coding Specialist, Fully Remote, $5000 Bonus, CCS or RHIT certified, FT, 08A-4:30P

Baptist Health South Florida; United States; Remote; USD 40,515 - 52,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Quarterly performance bonuses

CEU access and recertification reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health South Florida is seeking a Fully Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist. In this role, you will accurately code inpatient records using the ICD10CM/PCS coding system while ensuring compliance with coding rules. The position requires a CCS or RHIT certification, with a minimum of three years of coding experience in an IP facility.

You will enjoy flexible scheduling to support work-life balance, a supportive leadership culture, and growth opportunities, including performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist certification required.
• 3 years of IP facility coding experience needed.
• Ability to work with CMS, OIG coding rules.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code inpatient records using ICD10CM/PCS.
• Ensure compliance with coding rules and regulations.
• Meet departmental and AR goals as a team.

Skills

Knowledge of ICD10CM/PCS coding

Ability to communicate effectively

Competency in Word and Excel

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Inpatient Coding Specialist, Fully Remote, CCS or RHIT certified, FT, 08A-4:30P. Remote · US Only Full-time $29.41/hr – $38.23/hr

Description

Join our in-house Coding Team at Baptist Health South Florida, where you'll find stability, a welcoming environment, and colleagues who truly care.

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Supportive and engaged leadership that fosters a welcoming culture
• Commitment to employee wellness, engagement, and success
• Growth and development opportunities, including CEU access and recertification reimbursement
• Individual quarterly performance bonus opportunities, along with performance-based recognition for outstanding contributions
• Accurately codes Inpatient records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM/PCS coding system
• 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 $29.41 - $38.23 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degrees: High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.

Licenses & Certifications:

• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist

Additional Qualifications:

• Required coding certificate
• If not CCS or RHIT certified upon hire they must obtain within 2 years
• For Boca they are required to have either CCS, CCA, CPC, COC, RHIT or RHIA
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of encoder system, IPPS, DRG/MSDRGs and NCD/LCD, and related policies
• Competency in Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff, and physicians

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years of IP facility coding