Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist (CCS/CIC/CPC)

Baptistfirst; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptistfirst is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist to join their team. This role involves coding for billing, tracking incomplete Medicare records, and maintaining unbilled accounts reports. Candidates should have a high school diploma, prefer RHIT/RHIA course completion, and at least 2 years of acute care coding experience. Required certifications include CCS, CIC or CPC with prior inpatient experience. The position allows for remote work and emphasizes strong computer skills alongside quality control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• CCS, CIC required, or CPC with prior inpatient coding experience.
• If RHIA/RHIT certified, obtain CCS or CIC within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnoses and procedure codes for billing.
• Track incomplete Medicare records awaiting DRG prompt responses.
• Maintain the unbilled accounts report.

Skills

Computer skills

Time management

Quality control monitoring

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIT or RHIA course

Anatomy and physiology courses

Job description

Baptistfirst is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist to join their team. This role involves coding for billing, tracking incomplete Medicare records, and maintaining unbilled accounts reports. Candidates should have a high school diploma, prefer RHIT/RHIA course completion, and at least 2 years of acute care coding experience. Required certifications include CCS, CIC or CPC with prior inpatient experience. The position allows for remote work and emphasizes strong computer skills alongside quality control standards.