Medical Records Coder III Outpatient (PRN/ REMOTE)

BayCare Health System; North Carolina; Remote; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Medical Records Outpatient Coder III. This remote position requires expertise in coding for emergency, same day surgery, and observation cases. The ideal candidate has a CCS certification and 5 years of outpatient coding experience. Flexible shifts are available, with the role focusing on accurate code assignment and collaboration across teams. Join us in a dynamic healthcare environment that values teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of Outpatient Facility Coding experience.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
• Strong experience with Emergency room, Same day surgery, and Observation cases.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
• Collaborate with departments for missing documentation.
• Mentor/training for junior coders and clinical practice students.

Skills

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate degree 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: Remote (must reside in the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina)
• Status: PRN (as needed, non-benefit eligible)
• Shift: Flexible
• Days: Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday

The Medical Records Outpatient Coder III will work remotely on a PRN (non-benefit eligible) basis.

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

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.

Certifications And Licensures

• Required : Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Preferred : RHIT (Health Information)

Education

• Required : high school or equivalent
• Preferred : associate degree in Health Information Management

Experience

• Required 5 years of Outpatient Facility Coding
• Strong CPT coding

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