Lead Coding Specialist Inpatient, $5000 Bonus, Fully Remote, CCS or RHIT certified, FT, 8A-4:30P
About The Position
The position will serve as the primary support to the Coding Supervisor. Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting and reimbursement supporting billing ensuring compliance along with efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities. Ensures established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement, work volume and distribution, reviewing and reconciling reports, providing coding training within the Coding Department and performing research on coding issues. Monitors coding personnel activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal regulations. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.
Requirements
- Associates degree.
- AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist certification.
- At least five years Inpatient or Outpatient Surgery, Ancillary and Emergency Room coding experience in a large healthcare institution required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers, problem-solving and personnel management skills.
- Knowledgeable in health information systems, database management, spreadsheet design, and computer technology.
- Strong computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Minimum 5 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- RHIA or RHIT or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary support to the Coding Supervisor.
- Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting and reimbursement supporting billing.
- Ensure compliance and efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities.
- Ensure established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to.
- Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement, work volume and distribution.
- Review and reconcile reports.
- Provide coding training within the Coding Department.
- Perform research on coding issues.
- Monitor coding personnel activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- $5000 Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
