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Baptist Health - Central Alabama

Inpatient Coding Specialist

Baptist Health - Central Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136

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Baptist Health - Central Alabama Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

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Summary : 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.

Education / Experience :High School diploma or equivalent required. 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.

License / Certification : CCS, CIC required, or CPC with prior inpatient coding experience required. If RHIA/RHIT certification, a CCS or CIC must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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.

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Inpatient Coding Specialist

Inpatient Coding Specialist

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Regular-Full time

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First Shift (United States of America) Seniority level

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Employment type Full-time Job function

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