Coder II- Remote/CCS, CCA, RHIT, RHIA

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Description Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in one of the following states- Florida, Alabama, or Georgia. If offered the position, will be required to come onsite in Pensacola, FL for orientation. The Coder II reviews outpatient records and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines with 97% accuracy rate, while maintaining coding standards for productivity. This position reviews outpatient records and assigns codes according to outpatient rules. The Coder II may be responsible for ER Facility Charging, if applicable. This position follows up on outstanding unbilled accounts on a regular basis. This position does not have excessive re-bills.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited coding program
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC_AAPC) Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines.
• Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data according to official coding rules.
• Reviews medical records to ensure appropriate documentation is there to support codes/ER charges assigned.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures, as well as remaining current about federal legislative changes that affect outcome.
• Communicates questions or concerns to the Coding Manager, HIM Services Director, or BHC’s Revenue Integrity Department to ensure prompt resolution.
• Works with medical staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems.
• Works as a team member to achieve goals for department.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification and pursues professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees