Baptist Health Care
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Coder I - Remote/CPC
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Baptist Health Care .
Location Requirement:
Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Florida, Alabama, or Georgia. If offered the position, they will be required to come onsite in Pensacola, FL for orientation.
Job Description:
The Coder is responsible for ensuring that claims reflect accurate diagnoses as ordered by the healthcare provider. This position validates that the coding methodology correctly reflects how tests were performed and meets all state, federal, local, and payer guidance.
Responsibilities
Reviews patient medical records and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines.
Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data according to official coding rules.
Reviews medical records to ensure appropriate documentation.
Stays knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures, remaining current about federal legislative changes that affect outcomes.
Communicates questions or concerns to the Coding Manager, HIM Services Director, or BHC’s Revenue Integrity Department to ensure prompt resolution.
Works with medical staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems.
Reports and communicates any suspected coding inaccuracies in a timely manner.
Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
Minimum Work Experience
1-3 years coding experience or formal coding education Required.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA) Required.
Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA) Required.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC_AAPC) Required.
Certified Outpatient Coding (COC_AAPC) Required.
About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Coder I - Remote/CPC
role at
Baptist Health Care .
Location Requirement:
Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Florida, Alabama, or Georgia. If offered the position, they will be required to come onsite in Pensacola, FL for orientation.
Job Description:
The Coder is responsible for ensuring that claims reflect accurate diagnoses as ordered by the healthcare provider. This position validates that the coding methodology correctly reflects how tests were performed and meets all state, federal, local, and payer guidance.
Responsibilities
Reviews patient medical records and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines.
Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data according to official coding rules.
Reviews medical records to ensure appropriate documentation.
Stays knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures, remaining current about federal legislative changes that affect outcomes.
Communicates questions or concerns to the Coding Manager, HIM Services Director, or BHC’s Revenue Integrity Department to ensure prompt resolution.
Works with medical staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems.
Reports and communicates any suspected coding inaccuracies in a timely manner.
Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
Minimum Work Experience
1-3 years coding experience or formal coding education Required.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA) Required.
Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA) Required.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC_AAPC) Required.
Certified Outpatient Coding (COC_AAPC) Required.
About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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