Medical Records Coder III Outpatient

BayCare Health System; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Records Outpatient Coder III to join their innovative team. This fully remote position allows you to work from the comfort of your home while contributing to a vital healthcare mission. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate coding of medical records, collaborating with various departments, and mentoring junior coders. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers competitive benefits and the chance to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and coding, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Yearly performance appraisals

Team award bonus

Community discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of outpatient coding experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign diagnosis and procedural codes accurately.
• Collaborate with departments for missing documentation.
• Mentor Coder I and Coder II team members.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Mentoring and training

Education

High School or equivalent

Associate’s in Health Information Management

Job description

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

Position Details:

Location: Fully Remote (must reside in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina)
Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Days: Monday through Friday

The Medical Records Outpatient Coder III will work remotely on a full-time basis. This team member must currently reside in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina.

Sign on bonuses available!

Responsibilities

1. The Medical Records Outpatient Coder III reviews short stay focused encounters to accurately assign diagnosis and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
2. Works in conjunction with various departments for missing documentation and monitors bill hold reports.
3. Strong utilization of medical terminology and anatomy.
4. Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I and Coder II team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

5 Years of Outpatient Coding.

Required Coding Experience

1. Emergency Room
2. Same day surgery
3. Observation cases

Why BayCare?

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That is why you will thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

1. Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
2. Paid time off
3. Tuition reimbursement
4. 401k match and additional yearly contribution
5. Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
6. Community discounts and more
7. AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Certifications and Licensures

Required: CCS (Coding)
Preferred: RHIT (Health Information)

Education

Required: High School or equivalent
Preferred: Associate’s in Health Information Management

Experience

Required: 5 years of Outpatient Coding

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position: Medical Records Coder III Outpatient

Location: Georgia | Business and Administrative | Full Time

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