Inpatient Hospital Coder, Hospital Coding, Fuill-Time, Days, BaptistJacksonville

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inpatient Hospital Coder to join the Appeals & Denials Department. This remote role requires expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding for inpatient accounts, with strong documentation and auditing skills.

Applicants should have RHIT, RHIA, and CCS credentials and 3–5 years of acute care coding experience. Must work from approved states and collaborate with CDI, HIM, and management to ensure accurate submissions.

Qualifications

• RHIT, RHIA, and CCS credentials required.
• 3–5 years acute care coding experience.
• 3–5 years coding knowledge in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes for inpatient accounts.
• Verify and submit abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission.
• Maintain accuracy to meet Coding A/R goals and post-bill denials as needed.
• Collaborate with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.
• Mentor and assist Coders, CDI and other staff; support auditing and training.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical record abstraction

EHR software

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

Tools

Encoder software

EHR system

Job description

About Baptist Health

Recognized 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 Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA Required

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 Years Experience in an Acute Care Setting Required
• 3-5 Years Coding Knowledge Required
• 3-5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting Required

This 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, WY

Primary Location: Metro Square 3563 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America