Remote Inpatient Coder III - ICD-10, 97% Accuracy

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care seeks a Coder III to review inpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes with high accuracy, while upholding coding standards and confidentiality. The role involves supporting inpatient, outpatient, and psych coding, auditing data, and maintaining compliance with Medicare and third-party payer regulations.

The candidate should have 2 years of hospital coding experience (inpatient/MS-DRG) and possess AHIMA certifications or equivalent credentials, with a focus on accuracy

Qualifications

• 2 years coding experience in a hospital setting with inpatient/MS-DRG coding
• 2 years experience in regulatory issues related to Medicare and other third party payers

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes according to guidelines.
• Meets Productivity Standard for Inpatient Coding: 17 charts/day.
• Understands MS-DRG, POA, and discharge disposition.
• Assists with inpatient, outpatient, and psych coding.
• Maintains data integrity and audits, correcting errors as needed.

Skills

Hospital coding experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Accredited coding program

Job description

Baptist Health Care seeks a Coder III to review inpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes with high accuracy, while upholding coding standards and confidentiality. The role involves supporting inpatient, outpatient, and psych coding, auditing data, and maintaining compliance with Medicare and third-party payer regulations.

The candidate should have 2 years of hospital coding experience (inpatient/MS-DRG) and possess AHIMA certifications or equivalent credentials, with a focus on accuracy