Coder III, Inpatient Coding, Baptist Metro Square

Job Summary

Coder III - Inpatient Coding - Baptist Metro Square

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is currently hiring for a Full-time, Coder III to join our Inpatient Coding team at our Baptist Jacksonville Location here in the Jacksonville, FL area.

The Coder III Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's record for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.
• Be knowledgeable of CPT codes, edit resolution and assigning CPT-4 Codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Verifies and submits abstracted UB04 information across the billing system for claim submission.
• Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of patient's discharged records 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 possesses 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.

Candidate must reside in the following approved states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West virginia, Wyoming.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today!

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 3-5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting
• Knowledge base in Coding Clinic Guidelines
• Knowledge base in Physiology
• Knowledge base in Anatomy

License and Certification

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Required Or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Required Or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Required Or

Location

Location Overview

Baptist Health, founded in 1955, is North Florida’s most comprehensive health care system and the area’s only non-profit, mission-driven, locally governed health care provider. Baptist Health has over 200 points of care throughout the Northeast Florida region, including our six award-winning hospitals: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South. The most preferred health care system in the region, Baptist Health also includes 57 primary care offices, as well as home health, behavioral health, pastoral care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and urgent care.