Lead Coding Specialist Inpatient, \$5000 Bonus, Fully Remote, CCS or RHIT certified, FT, 8A-4:30P

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About the position

The position will serve as the primary support to the Coding Supervisor. Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting and reimbursement supporting billing ensuring compliance along with efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities. Ensures established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement, work volume and distribution, reviewing and reconciling reports, providing coding training within the Coding Department and performing research on coding issues. Monitors coding personnel activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal regulations. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting and reimbursement supporting billing ensuring compliance along with efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities.
  • Ensures established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to.
  • Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement, work volume and distribution, reviewing and reconciling reports, providing coding training within the Coding Department and performing research on coding issues.
  • Monitors coding personnel activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

  • Associates.
  • AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist.
  • At least five years Inpatient or Outpatient Surgery, Ancillary and Emergency Room coding experience in a large healthcare institution required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers, problem-solving and personnel management skills.
  • Knowledgeable in health information systems, database management, spreadsheet design, and computer technology.
  • Strong computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years

Nice-to-haves

  • Prefer RHIA or RHIT or equivalent experience.
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