Inpatient Hospital Coder, Remote, Baptist Metro Square

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder for the Appeals & Denials Department. The role involves assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS while ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess 3–5 years of coding experience in an acute care setting, with preferred certifications such as RHIT, RHIA, or CCS. The position is based at Metro Square in Jacksonville, Florida.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an acute care setting.
• 3–5 years of coding knowledge.
• Candidate must reside in approved states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for optimization.
• Verify and submit abstracted information to the billing system.
• Work on error reports and claim edits.
• Provide mentorship and support to colleagues.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and time management skills.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

CPT coding classification

Auditing and training skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Job description

Position: Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder – Appeals & Denials Department, Baptist Metro Square

Responsibilities

• Correctly identify and assign 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.
• Verify and submit abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission.
• Efficiently complete this activity for 100% of discharged accounts daily to maintain the coding A/R goals set forth.
• Work ACHA, DNFB and Post Bill Error reports, such as A/B rebills, claim edits and denials when applicable.
• Advise and coordinate with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.
• Provide support to coders, CDI and other staff via mentorship, and possess auditing and training skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be focused, detail-oriented and have effective time management skills.
• Be proficient in basic computer skills and able to utilize a computerized encoder and EHR.

Education and Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Associate’s Degree (Preferred)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – AHIMA (Preferred)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – AHIMA (Preferred)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – AHIMA (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in an acute care setting (Required)
• 3–5 years of coding knowledge (Required)
• 3–5 years of experience working in an acute care setting (Required)
• Candidate must reside in the approved states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Primary Location: Metro Square