Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)

About the Role

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

Position Details

Location: Remote (must reside in the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina)
Status: Full time (non-exempt)
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Analyzes the multi day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural code using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
• Works in conjunction with the medical staff consensus for accurate assignment of intricate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.
• Formulates physician queries and monitors bill hold reports.
• Serves as a liaison to Clinical Documentation Specialist Team and Quality Department for ICD-10 inpatient encounters for accurate code and MSDRG assignments as well as PSI/HAC reviews.
• Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
• Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Required Certification: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Preferred Certification: RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS
• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Education: Associate degree in Health Information Technology
• Required Experience: 5 years Acute Care
• Required Experience: 3 years Inpatient Coding

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more