Baptist Health Jacksonville

Healthcare system with hospitals and clinics

Inpatient Hospital Coder - Hospital Coding

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma is required.
One of the following credentials is required: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from AHIMA, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from AHIMA, or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA.
Three to five years of experience in an acute care setting is required.
Three to five years of coding knowledge is required.
Proficiency in basic computer skills and ability to use a computerized encoder and electronic health record are required.
Critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, attention to detail, and effective time management are required.

Responsibilities

Correctly identify and assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to inpatient accounts in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Apply 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 the specified coding accounts-receivable 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 on coding documentation.
Provide support to coders, CDI, and other staff through mentorship; use auditing and training skills.

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is currently hiring for a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square!

The Inpatient Hospital Coder Responsibilities include:

This role is responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's account for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.
Be knowledgeable of CPT coding classification, edit resolution and assigning CPT -4 codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
Verifies and submits abstracted information to the billing system for claim submission.
Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of discharged accounts 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 possess 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.

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma Required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA or
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA or
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA Required

Experience Requirements:

3-5 Years Experience in an Acute Care Setting Required
3- 5 Years Coding Knowledge Required
3-5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting Required

This is a remote opportunity, candidate must work in the following remote approved states: AL, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WY

If you are interested in this Full-time, Remote opportunity as a Inpatient Hospital Coder, please apply today!

Primary Location:

Metro Square
3563 Philips Hwy
Jacksonville, FL 32207
United States of America

About the Company

Baptist Health Jacksonville

Healthcare system with hospitals and clinics

Baptist Health Jacksonville provides comprehensive health care for the Northeast Florida region. It operates nationally accredited hospitals and a children’s hospital, more than 200 primary care and specialty physician practices, and services such as home health care, behavioral health, occupational health, rehabilitation, and urgent care. Care is delivered through a network of inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home- and community-based services, with an emphasis on coordinating care across life stages and settings. The organization stands out because it includes the region’s only children’s hospital and is the area’s most preferred health care provider, built on a broad, integrated circle of care rather than a single specialty. Its goal is to serve the community with high-quality, comprehensive care at every stage of life and to remain the leading and trusted health system in the Jacksonville area.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Jacksonville, FL
Founded: 1965

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Inpatient Hospital Coder - Hospital Coding

About the Job

Requirements

Responsibilities

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is currently hiring for a Full-time Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Appeals & Denials Department at Baptist Metro Square!

This role is responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's account for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.

Be knowledgeable of CPT coding classification, edit resolution and assigning CPT -4 codes on Observation accounts when applicable.

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

Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of discharged accounts 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 possess 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.

About the Company

Baptist Health Jacksonville

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