Inpatient Hospital Coder, Hospital Coding, Fuill-Time BaptistJacksonville

Position: Inpatient Hospital Coder, Hospital Coding, Fuill-Time, Days, Baptist Jacksonville
About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as "most preferred" for more than 30 years. We're Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is currently hiring for a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square!

The Inpatient Hospital Coder

Responsibilities include:

• This role is responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's account for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.
• Be knowledgeable of CPT coding classification, edit resolution and assigning CPT
  -4 codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Verifies and submits abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission.
• Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of discharged accounts daily to maintain the Coding A/R goals set forth.
• Works ACHA, DNFB and Post Bill Error reports, such as A/B rebills, Claim Edits and Denials when applicable.
• Advises and coordinates with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.
• Provides support to Coders, CDI and other staff via mentorship, and possess auditing and training skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be focused and detailed oriented and have effective time management skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and able to utilize a computerized encoder and EHR.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA Required

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 Years Experience in an Acute Care Setting Required
• 3-5 Years Coding Knowledge Required
• 3-5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting Required

This is a remote opportunity, candidate must work in the following remote approved states: AL, FL, GA, , IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WY

Primary

Location:

Metro Square 3563 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America