Outpatient SDS Coding Specialist, Fully Remote, CCS or RHIT certified, FT, 08A-4:30P

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Outpatient Surgery Coder with expertise in coding records and compliance with regulations. The role demands a strong understanding of coding systems like ICD10CM and CPT4, and requires at least three years of experience in same day surgery coding. The successful candidate will be a part of a collaborative team focused on effective and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in SDS coding.
• Required CCS or RHIT certification.
• Competency in encoder systems relevant to outpatient surgery.

Responsibilities

• Accurately codes outpatient surgery and observation records using coding systems.
• Ensures compliance with coding rules and regulations.
• Works as a team to meet departmental and AR goals.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of coding systems

Understanding of NCD and LCD policies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Description:

Accurately codes Outpatient Surgery and Observation records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM and CPT4 coding system for BHSF facilities. Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG). Works as a team to meet departmental goals and AR goals. Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records. Estimated pay range for this position is $26.50 - $34.45 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees:

• High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Licenses & Certifications:

• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist -CCS or RHIT

Additional Qualifications:

• Required Coding Certificate, preferred Certified Coding Specialist, CCS.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in SDS - same day surgery coding
• Knowledge of encoder system, outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), APCs and Ambulatory Surgical Center payment system (ASC).
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of National and Local Coverage Determination, NCD and LCD, Policies.
• Competency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff and physicians.
• Required CCS certification within 2 years of employment, if not CCS certified for all entities except for Boca.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.