Remote Inpatient Coder – ICD-10/PCS Specialist

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring an Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department in a remote capacity for approved states. The role codes inpatient accounts using ICD-10-CM/PCS, reviews CPT coding for observations, and submits abstracts for billing with accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in acute care coding, AHIMA certifications (RHIT/RHIA/CCS), and excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills. Primary location is Jacksonville metro area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• RHIT (AHIMA) or RHIA (AHIMA) or CCS (AHIMA) required.
• 3-5 years experience in acute care setting required.
• 3-5 years coding knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient accounts to meet state and federal requirements.
• Know CPT coding classification, edit resolution, and CPT-4 codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Verify and submit abstracted information to billing for claim submission.
• Complete coding on 100% of discharged accounts daily to maintain Coding AR goals.
• Assist with ACHA, DNFB and post-bill error reports and denials as applicable.
• Collaborate with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.
• Mentor Coders, CDI and staff and provide auditing/training support.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, clear communication, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Maintain focus, accuracy, and strong time management; use encoder and EHR.

Education

High School Diploma

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring an Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department in a remote capacity for approved states. The role codes inpatient accounts using ICD-10-CM/PCS, reviews CPT coding for observations, and submits abstracts for billing with accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in acute care coding, AHIMA certifications (RHIT/RHIA/CCS), and excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills. Primary location is Jacksonville metro area.