Inpatient Coder Specialist; REMOTE

Bay Care 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.

• Location:
  
  Remote (must reside in the state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina)
• Status:
  Full time (non-exempt)
• Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Days:
  Monday through Friday

• 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.

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts
• Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

• Required:
  
  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Preferred: RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS

• Required:
  
  high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: associate degree in Health Information Technology

• Required:
  
  5 years Acute Care
• Required:
  
  3 years Inpatient Coding

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