Medical Records Coder III Outpatient (REMOTE)

Position Details

Location: BayCare System Office West
Department: Health Information Management Coding – HSS
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Weekend Requirements: None
On-Call: No
Remote Work: 100% Remote - Candidates must live in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina or North Carolina

BayCare Offers

• Total Reward Package including Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Match and additional yearly contribution
• Annual performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Family resources and wellness opportunities
• Community perks and discounts

Key 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Five (5) years of outpatient coding experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential