Remote Inpatient Coder — Appeals & Denials

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join the Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square.

This remote role requires working in approved states and involves coding inpatient diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4, with collaboration across CDI and HIM teams. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of coding experience and hold RHIT, RHIA, or CCS credentials.

Qualifications

• RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification required or pursuing eligibility.
• 3-5 years of coding knowledge required.
• Remote opportunity; must work in approved states.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes for inpatient accounts.
• Submit abstracts to billing system for claim submission.
• Maintain coding accuracy and meet A/R goals (A/R, DNFB, Denials).
• Collaborate with CDI, HIM, and management; provide mentorship and training.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT coding

Attention to detail

Education

RHIT (AHIMA)

RHIA (AHIMA)

CCS (AHIMA)

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join the Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square.

This remote role requires working in approved states and involves coding inpatient diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4, with collaboration across CDI and HIM teams. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of coding experience and hold RHIT, RHIA, or CCS credentials.