Inpatient Hospital Coder, Hospital Coding, Fuill-Time, Days, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Akron, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring a full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder for the Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square. This remote position is available to candidates working from approved states: AL, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, or WY.

The coder identifies and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System for inpatient accounts, in accordance with state and federal requirements. The position also requires knowledge of CPT coding classification, resolving edits, and assigning CPT-4 codes on observation accounts when applicable. The coder verifies and submits abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission and completes coding for discharged accounts daily to support coding accounts-receivable goals.

The role works with ACHA, DNFB, and post-bill error reports, including A/B rebills, claim edits, and denials when applicable. It coordinates with management, CDI, and HIM regarding coding documentation and supports coders, CDI, and other staff through mentorship, auditing, and training. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, attention to detail, effective time management, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to use a computerized encoder and EHR with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One of the following AHIMA credentials is required: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• 3–5 years of experience in an acute care setting required.
• 3–5 years of coding knowledge required.
• Critical thinking, effective communication, and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and effective time-management skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and ability to use a computerized encoder and EHR.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System for inpatient accounts in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Use knowledge of CPT coding classification, resolve edits, and assign CPT-4 codes on observation accounts when applicable.
• Verify and submit abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission.
• Complete coding for all discharged accounts daily to maintain established coding A/R goals.
• Work ACHA, DNFB, and post-bill error reports, including A/B rebills, claim edits, and denials when applicable.
• Advise and coordinate with Management, CDI, and HIM regarding coding documentation.
• Support coders, CDI, and other staff through mentorship, auditing, and training.

What This Job Offers

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