Inpatient Hospital Coder, Hospital Coding, Fuill-Time, Days, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health (Jacksonville) is hiring a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient accounts and support billing accuracy.

A RHIT, RHIA, or CCS credential is required; 3–5 years of acute care coding experience; strong critical thinking, communication and time management skills; and proficiency with encoders and EHR.

Qualifications

• Education and certification: RHIT or RHIA or CCS per AHIMA.
• 3–5 years’ experience in acute care coding.
• 3–5 years’ coding knowledge in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS for inpatient accounts.
• Code CPT-4 on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Submit abstracted information to billing for claim submission and maintain Coding A/R goals.
• Collaborate with Management, CDI and HIM; provide mentorship and participate in audits and training.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Decisive judgement

Time management

Computer skills

Encoder/EHR proficiency

Education

RHIT (AHIMA)

RHIA (AHIMA)

CCS (AHIMA)

Tools

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT-4 coding

Encoder software

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is currently hiring for a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square!The Inpatient Hospital Coder Responsibilities include:This role is responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's account for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.Be knowledgeable of CPT coding classification, edit resolution and assigning CPT -4 codes on Observation accounts when applicable.Verifies and submits abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission.Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of discharged accounts 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 possess 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 detailed oriented and have effective time management skills.Proficient in basic computer skills and able to utilize a computerized encoder and EHR.Education and Certification Requirements:High School Diploma RequiredRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA orRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA orCertified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA RequiredExperience Requirements:3-5 Years Experience in an Acute Care Setting Required3- 5 Years Coding Knowledge Required3-5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting RequiredThis is a remote opportunity, candidate must work in the following remote approved states: AL, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WYIf you are interested in this Full-time, Remote opportunity as a Inpatient Hospital Coder, please apply today!Primary Location:Metro Square 3563 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America