Medical Records Outpatient Coder III (REMOTE)

BayCare Health System; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Medical Records Outpatient Coder III to work remotely from within Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a weekday schedule (Monday–Friday) with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift, and includes a sign-on bonus.

The coder will review short stay encounters, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, collaborate with departments for documentation gaps, and mentor junior coders and students.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Outpatient Facility Coding experience.
• Strong CPT coding proficiency.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Review short stay encounters and assign diagnoses/procedural codes (ICD-10-CM and CPT-4).
• Coordinate with departments for missing documentation and monitor bill hold reports.
• Mentor/training of junior coders and clinical practice students.

Skills

Medical coding

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Tools

CPT-4

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: Full time (non-exempt)
• Shift: 7:0 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 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 degree in Health Information Management

Experience:

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

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