Coder III, Inpatient Coding, Remote, Baptist Metro Square

Coder III, Inpatient Coding – Remote, Baptist Metro Square

Join Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville as a Full‑time Coder III to support our Inpatient Coding team. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's record for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.
• Be knowledgeable of CPT codes, edit resolution and assigning CPT‑4 Codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Verifies and submits abstracted UB04 information across the billing system for claim submission.
• Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of patient's discharged records 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 possesses 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.

Candidate must reside in the following approved states:
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 3–5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting
• Knowledge base in Coding Clinic Guidelines
• Knowledge base in Physiology
• Knowledge base in Anatomy

License and Certification

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – Required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – Required

Location

Metro Square
3563 Philips Highway
Jacksonville, FL 32207