Senior Inpatient Coder & CDI Liaison (Remote)

BayCare Health System; North Carolina; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in the United States seeks an experienced inpatient coder to analyze complex clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, ensuring accurate MS-DRG determinations in partnership with the medical staff.

The role emphasizes mentoring Coders I-III, collaborating with Clinical Documentation Specialist and Quality teams, and ensuring compliant, precise coding for inpatient encounters.

Qualifications

• 5 years - Acute Care.
• Experience: 3 Years of Inpatient Coding.
• Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• Credentials: CCS (Coding).

Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Coordinate with Clinical Documentation Specialist and Quality teams for accurate code assignments.
• Mentor and train Coders I-III and students from colleges.
• Support MS-DRG assignments and PSI/HAC reviews.
• Ensure compliance and quality in coding across inpatient encounters.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

Mentoring / Training

Communication skills

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent GED

Associates Degree in Health Information Technology

RHIT certification (preferred)

Job description

BayCare Health System in the United States seeks an experienced inpatient coder to analyze complex clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, ensuring accurate MS-DRG determinations in partnership with the medical staff.

The role emphasizes mentoring Coders I-III, collaborating with Clinical Documentation Specialist and Quality teams, and ensuring compliant, precise coding for inpatient encounters.