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

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Louisiana; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is seeking a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square. The role codes diagnoses and procedures for inpatient accounts using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 when applicable.

You will review charts, support CDI/HIM, mentor staff, and ensure coding accuracy to optimize billing and A/R performance. Required RHIT/RHIA/CCS credentials and 3–5 years in acute care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required
• RHIT/RHIA or CCS certification required
• 3–5 years acute care coding experience

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient accounts per state/federal rules.
• Assign CPT-4 codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Submit abstracted information to billing system for claims.
• Maintain 100% accuracy on discharged accounts to support Coding AR goals.
• Collaborate on ACHA, DNFB, post-bill error reports and denials.
• Advise and coordinate with Management, CDI, HIM on coding documentation.
• Mentor Coders and staff; assist with auditing and training.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, communication and time management.
• Proficient with encoder and EHR systems.

Skills

ICD coding

CPT coding

Auditing

Communication

Time management

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

Tools

Encoder software

EHR systems

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 or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA or
• 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 Square3563 Philips HwyJacksonville, FL 32207United States of America