Medical Records Coder III Outpatient

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare leader is seeking a full-time Medical Records Outpatient Coder III to work remotely within Florida. This role involves coding outpatient encounters, mentoring new coders, and ensuring accurate documentation. BayCare offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and yearly contribution

Yearly performance appraisals and team bonus

Community discounts

Qualifications

• 5 Years of Outpatient Coding experience required.
• Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required, RHIT preferred.
• Experience with Emergency room, same day surgery, and observation cases.

Responsibilities

• Review encounters to accurately assign diagnosis and procedural codes.
• Assist with mentoring/training of junior coders and students.
• Monitor documentation and bill hold reports.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

CPT coding

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 the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South 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.

_Sign on bonuses available!_

**Responsibilities**

+ 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.

+ Works in conjunction with various departments for missing documentation and monitors bill hold reports.

+ Strong utilization of medical terminology and anatomy.

+ Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I and Coder II team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ **Required Experience:** 5 Years of Outpatient Coding.

**Required Coding Experience**

+ Emergency room (ED)

+ Same day surgery (ambulatory)

+ 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:**

+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ Community discounts and more

+ AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

**Certifications and Licensures**

+ **Required:** Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

+ **Preferred:** RHIT (Health Information)

**Education**

+ **Required:** High School or equivalent

+ **Preferred:** Associate’s in Health Information Management

**Experience**

+ Required 5 years of Outpatient Facility Coding

+ Strong CPT coding

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Medical Records Coder III Outpatient

**Location** Tampa | Business and Administrative | Full Time

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