Medical Coder – ICD-10-CM & CPT4 | AHIMA CCS/RHIT

Baptist Health; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Comprehensive health and wellness

Wellness program to reduce deductible

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Florida seeks an experienced medical coder to accurately code Emergency and Outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 for our facilities. The role ensures regulatory compliance and data abstraction from medical records.

Qualified candidates will have AHIMA CCS or RHIT certification, or equivalent training, and be proficient in Word and Excel. 1 year of minimum experience is required, with opportunities to grow within our Health Information Management team.

Qualifications

• Completion of AHIMA accredited certified coding specialist program and Coding Certificate.
• If not CCS or RHIT certified upon hire they must obtain within 2 years.
• Knowledge of encoder system, outpatient prospective payment system; APCs.
• Knowledge of National Local Coverage Determinations (NCD and LCD) Policies.
• Competency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Accurately codes Emergency and Outpatient Diagnostic records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM and CPT4 coding system for BHSF facilities.
• Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG).
• Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records.
• Meet departmental goals and AR goals.
• Collaborate with coworkers, management staff and physicians.

Skills

Encoder systems

Word

Excel

Communication skills

Education

AHIMA CCS

RHIT

High School or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Baptist Health in Florida seeks an experienced medical coder to accurately code Emergency and Outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 for our facilities. The role ensures regulatory compliance and data abstraction from medical records.

Qualified candidates will have AHIMA CCS or RHIT certification, or equivalent training, and be proficient in Word and Excel. 1 year of minimum experience is required, with opportunities to grow within our Health Information Management team.