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

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inpatient Hospital Coder to join the Appeals & Denials Department on a remote basis. The role requires ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, CPT-4 familiarity, and accurate abstracting for inpatient accounts.

Strong time management, communication, and detail orientation are essential as you work with management and HIM leaders to ensure compliant coding and billing. Ideal candidates hold RHIT, RHIA, CCS credentials and 3–5 years in acute care coding, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• RHIT, RHIA, and CCS credentials preferred.
• 3–5 years in acute care coding required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient accounts.
• Apply CPT-4 codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Submit abstracted information to billing system for claim submission.
• Maintain coding accuracy to support A/R goals and denials management.
• Collaborate with Management, CDI and HIM for documentation reviews.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Decisive judgement

Education

High School Diploma

RHIT AHIMA

RHIA AHIMA

CCS AHIMA

Tools

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT-4

EHR

encoder

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