Inpatient Hospital Coder, Remote, Baptist Metro Square

Baptist Health System, Inc.•Akron, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

Baptist Health is recognized as a top place to work in health care and is the leading provider in Northeast Florida, serving patients for over 30 years. As a locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system, Baptist Health operates six hospitals and over 200 locations, offering a comprehensive range of preventive and specialty care. 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 seeking a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coding Auditor to join our Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree Preferred
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA Preferred
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA Preferred
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA Preferred

Responsibilities

Correctly identify and assign 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.
Verify and submit abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission.
Efficiently complete this activity for 100% of discharged accounts daily to maintain the Coding A/R goals set forth.
Work ACHA, DNFB and Post Bill Error reports, such as A/B rebills, Claim Edits and Denials when applicable.
Advise and coordinate with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.
Provide support to Coders, CDI and other staff via mentorship, and possess auditing and training skills.
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment 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.