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Baptist Health

Coder III, Inpatient Coding, Remote, Baptist Metro Square

Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Coder III, Inpatient Coding – Remote, Baptist Metro Square Join Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville as a Full‑time Coder III to support our Inpatient Coding team. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's record for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.

Be knowledgeable of CPT codes, edit resolution and assigning CPT‑4 Codes on Observation accounts when applicable.

Verifies and submits abstracted UB04 information across the billing system for claim submission.

Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of patient's discharged records daily to maintain the Coding A/R goals set forth.

Works ACHA, DNFB and Post Bill error reports, such as A/B rebills, Claim Edits, and Denials when applicable.

Advises and coordinates with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.

Provides support to Coders, CDI and other staff via mentorship, and possesses auditing and training skills.

Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgement 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.

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.

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

3–5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting

Knowledge base in Coding Clinic Guidelines

Knowledge base in Physiology

Knowledge base in Anatomy

License and Certification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – Required

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – Required

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – Required

Location

Metro Square 3563 Philips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32207

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