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Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist

BayCare Health System • Remote • Posted 2 days ago

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The Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist is a full-time remote position at BayCare Health System, requiring residence in Florida. This role involves analyzing complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems. The position serves multiple service lines and requires strong knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology for accurate code assignments. The specialist also assists in mentoring and training other coders and clinical practice students.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes the multi-day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural code using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
  • Works in conjunction with the medical staff consensus for accurate assignment of intricate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.
  • Formulates physician queries and monitors bill hold reports.
  • Serves as a liaison to Clinical Documentation Specialist Team and Quality Department for ICD-10 inpatient encounters for accurate code and MSDRG assignments as well as PSI/HAC reviews.
  • Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
  • Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3 years of Inpatient Coding experience
  • CCS (Coding) Certification
  • HS Diploma or Equivalent
  • 5 years of Acute Care experience
  • 3 years of Inpatient Coding experience

Preferred

  • RHIT (Health Information) certification
  • Associates in Health Information Technology

About BayCare Health System

BayCare is a not-for-profit health care system that operates 16 hospitals and numerous locations in Tampa Bay and central Florida. They offer a wide range of medical services including primary care, pediatric care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and more. BayCare also provides telehealth services through their BayCareAnywhere® app for live video consultations with physicians 24/7, ensuring convenient access to quality care.

Full Job Description

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

**Position Details:**

+ **Location:** Fully Remote (must reside in the State of Florida)

+ **Status:** Full Time (non-exempt)

+ **Shift:** 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

+ **Days:** Monday through Friday

The **Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist** is a full-time remote position. Team members must reside in Florida.

This position requires 3 years' Inpatient Coding experience and a CCS (Coding) Certification. The Advanced Inpatient Coders serve multiple service lines including Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac, Gen Surg, Trauma Level II, and high acuity cases.

**Responsibilities**

+ The Medical Records Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist analyzes the multi day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural code using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.

+ Works in conjunction with the medical staff consensus for accurate assignment of intricate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.

+ Formulates physician queries and monitors bill hold reports. Serves as a liaison to Clinical Documentation Specialist Team and Quality Department for ICD-10 inpatient encounters for accurate code and MSDRG assignments as well as PSI/HAC reviews.

+ Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.

+ Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ **Required Experience:** 3 Years of Inpatient Coding.

**Why BayCare?**

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That is why you will thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

**BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:**

+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ Community discounts and more

+ AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

**Certifications and Licensures**

+ Required CCS (Coding)

+ Preferred RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS

**Education**

+ Required HS Diploma or Equivalent

+ Preferred Associates in Health Information Technology

**Experience**

+ Required 5 years Acute Care

+ Required 3 years Inpatient Coding

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist

**Location** All Locations | Business and Administrative | Full Time

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