Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)
Responsibilities
- Analyzes the multi-day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural codes 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 the 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.
Requirements
- Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- PREFERRED: RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 5 years Acute Care, 3 years Inpatient Coding
Skills
- Strong Utilization of Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology Knowledge
- Accurate Code Assignments
- Mentoring and Training of Coders
Benefits
- Competitive Total Reward Package including benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Match and Additional Yearly Contribution
- Yearly Performance Appraisal and Team Award Bonus
- Community Discounts
Pay
Competitive total reward package including benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
Schedule
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Days: Monday through Friday
About the Role
Position Details: Remote (must reside in the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina), Full time (non-exempt), Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Days: Monday through Friday
Why BayCare?
BayCare network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.