Inpatient Coder Specialist (PRN)

Baycare Health System

3d • Remote

About The Position

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area. Position Details: Location: Remote (must reside in the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina) Status: PRN (non-benefit eligible, as needed) Shift: Flexible  Days: Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday  The Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist is a PRN (non-benefit eligible) remote position.

Requirements

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• high school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years Acute Care
• 3 years Inpatient Coding

Nice To Haves

• RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS
• associate degree in Health Information Technology

Responsibilities

• The Medical Records Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist analyzes the multi day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural code 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees