Coder II- Remote/CCS, CCA, RHIT, RHIA

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Job Description

Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in one of the following states- Florida, Alabama, or Georgia. If offered the position, will be required to come onsite in Pensacola, FL for orientation.

The Coder II reviews outpatient records and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines with 97% accuracy rate, while maintaining coding standards for productivity. This position reviews outpatient records and assigns codes according to outpatient rules. The Coder II may be responsible for ER Facility Charging, if applicable. This position follows up on outstanding unbilled accounts on a regular basis. This position does not have excessive re-bills.

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 is there to support codes/ER charges assigned.
  • Responsible for being knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures, as well as remaining current about federal legislative changes that affect outcome.
  • 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.
  • Works as a team member to achieve goals for department.
  • Maintains current knowledge/certification and pursues professional growth and development.


Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications
  • Graduation from an accredited coding program Upon Hire Required and
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA) Upon Hire Required or
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC_AAPC) Upon Hire 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.
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