Medical Records Coder III Outpatient (PRN/REMOTE in FL)

BayCare; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare in Florida seeks a Medical Records Outpatient Coder III to work remotely on a PRN basis. The role codes outpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, collaborates with departments to resolve documentation gaps, and mentors junior coders.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of outpatient facility coding experience, CPT proficiency, and CCS certification preferred; high school diploma required with HIM associate preferred. Flexible shifts Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu.

Qualifications

• 5 years of outpatient facility coding experience.
• Strong CPT coding proficiency.
• CCS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review short stay encounters to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
• Collaborate with departments to obtain missing documentation.
• Mentor/CODER I and II team members and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Outpatient facility coding

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Records Coder III Outpatient (PRN/REMOTE in FL)

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.

Location: Remote (must reside in the state of Florida for the PRN opportunity)

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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