Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist CCS Expert

Baycare; Greensboro (NC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist for a remote, full-time role based in North Carolina. The position supports inpatient coding using ICD-10-CM/PCS, collaboratively working with Clinical Documentation and Quality teams to ensure accurate MSDRG assignments and PSI/HAC reviews.

Expect mentoring responsibilities for junior coders and a standard Mon-Fri day shift. Required CCS certification with 5 years Acute Care and 3 years Inpatient Coding experience; RHIT preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years Acute Care experience
• 3 years Inpatient Coding experience
• CCS certification required
• RHIT preferred in addition to CCS
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-day, multi-specialty inpatient documentation to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes
• Collaborate with medical staff for accurate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis
• Formulate physician queries and monitor bill hold reports
• Mentor/train Coder I/II/III and students from various colleges
• Liaise with Clinical Documentation and Quality teams for accurate MSDRG, PSI/HAC reviews
• Utilize anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for code accuracy

Skills

Acute care coding

Inpatient coding

Mentoring/training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIT (Health Information) - preferred

Job description

BayCare is seeking an Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist for a remote, full-time role based in North Carolina. The position supports inpatient coding using ICD-10-CM/PCS, collaboratively working with Clinical Documentation and Quality teams to ensure accurate MSDRG assignments and PSI/HAC reviews.

Expect mentoring responsibilities for junior coders and a standard Mon-Fri day shift. Required CCS certification with 5 years Acute Care and 3 years Inpatient Coding experience; RHIT preferred.