Senior Outpatient Medical Coder - Remote & Mentor

Baycare; Clearwater (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K Match

Annual performance bonuses

Wellness programs

Community perks and discounts

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an experienced Specialty Coder III to perform advanced outpatient coding for short-stay encounters. This 100% remote position requires CCS certification and five years of outpatient coding experience.

You will review records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, and mentor junior staff. Based in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina, you will collaborate with clinicians and departments to resolve documentation gaps, support revenue integrity, and maintain EHR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Five (5) years of outpatient coding experience
• Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field

Responsibilities

• Review and code short-stay outpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Ensure accurate code assignment and compliance with coding regulations and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and departments to resolve documentation gaps and coding-related questions.
• Monitor and manage bill hold reports to support timely claim submission.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the electronic health record.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and onboarding of coding staff and students.
• Serve as a resource for coding guidance and best practices.

Skills

Outpatient coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Job description

BayCare is seeking an experienced Specialty Coder III to perform advanced outpatient coding for short-stay encounters. This 100% remote position requires CCS certification and five years of outpatient coding experience.

You will review records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, and mentor junior staff. Based in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina, you will collaborate with clinicians and departments to resolve documentation gaps, support revenue integrity, and maintain EHR