Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Outpatient Coding Specialist

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in USANo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A Certified Coding Associate, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Outpatient Coder, or Registered Health Information Technician certification is required within one year of employment.
Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification and Current Procedural Terminology coding principles and guidelines is required.
Knowledge of federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and compliance standards relating to documentation, coding, and billing is required.
The ability to work independently in a high-stress environment subject to frequent interruptions is required.
The ability to manage time and schedules effectively is required.
The ability to identify and resolve problems effectively is required.
Skill in using computers, preferably in a personal computer, Windows-based operating environment, is required.
Critical-thinking skills are required.
The position requires sitting for 90% of the workday and mobility for 10% of the workday, with occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.
The position requires frequent reaching, hand use, and repetitive action, as well as continuous speaking with clear diction, hearing sensitivity, and close- and distant-range visual acuity.
The position includes some exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, and radiation, and occasional exposure to electrical shock.

Responsibilities

Assign diagnoses and procedure codes on all outpatient records for the billing process and statistical database.
Review the unbilled accounts report daily.
Work with Corporate Compliance and other hospital departments to ensure coding is based on complete and accurate documentation that reflects the patient's medical condition and severity.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of an American Health Information Management-approved accredited record technician course is preferred.
Completion of college-level courses in anatomy and physiology and related science courses is preferred.
A minimum of two years of coding experience in an acute-care setting is preferred.
Being a team player and possessing strong interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when working with peers and other departments is preferred.

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.

Highlights:

CPC or ability or obtain with in first year of employment requiredSummary: This position is responsible for assignment of diagnoses and procedure codes on all outpatient records for the billing process and the statistical database. Responsible for daily review of the unbilled accounts report. Works in conjunction with Corporate Compliance or other hospital departments to assure all coding is based on complete and accurate documentation that is reflective of the patient's medical condition and severity.
Education / Experience:High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of American Health Information Management approved Accredited Record Technician 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: CCA, CPC, COC, or RHIT required within 1 year of employment in the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrates knowledge of ICD-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines.
• Knowledge of federal, state and payer specific regulations and compliance standards relating to documentation, coding and billing.
• Must be a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, tact and diplomacy when working with peers and other departments.
• Individual must be self-confident and able to function independently in a high-stress environment subject to frequent interruptions.
• Individual must be able to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Requires ability to effectively identify and resolve problems.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Critical thinking skills.Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 90% of the workday and mobility 10% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Corporate

Job:

Outpatient Coding SpecialistOutpatient Coding Specialist

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

About the Company

Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Little Rock, AR
Founded: 1924

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