Inpatient Coding Specialist

Baptist Health

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Inpatient Coding Specialist shall be responsible for the assignment of diagnoses and procedure codes for the billing process and the statistical database. This individual is also responsible to routinely tracking the incomplete Medicare records awaiting DRG prompter responses. The Coder is responsible for daily maintenance of the unbilled accounts report. Additionally, this individual will work in conjunction with Corporate Compliance department to assure all coding is based on complete and accurate documentation that is reflective of the patient's medical condition and severity of illness. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CCS, CIC required, or CPC with prior inpatient coding experience required.
• Skilled in the use of computers.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of American Health Information Management approved RHIT or RHIA course and/or completion of college level courses in anatomy and physiology and related science courses, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• If RHIA/RHIT certification, a CCS or CIC must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assignment of diagnoses and procedure codes for the billing process and the statistical database.
• Routinely tracking incomplete Medicare records awaiting DRG prompter responses.
• Daily maintenance of the unbilled accounts report.
• Working in conjunction with Corporate Compliance department to assure all coding is based on complete and accurate documentation that is reflective of the patient's medical condition and severity of illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED