Coder I, Hospital Coding, Baptist Metro Square

Job Summary

Baptist Health is looking to add a Coder I at Baptist Metro Square. This is a Full-Time Days opportunity.

As a Coder I, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for correctly identifying and coding the principal diagnosis and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes to each patient's record in accordance with state and federal requirements on Series, Ancillary and ER records.
• Verifies and submits abstracted UB04 information across the billing system to drop the patient's bill.
• Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of patients' discharge records each day to maintain the delayed bill report at goals set forth.
• Assists and prepares statistical reports for physicians, staff or other departments as needed.
• Works the ACHA, DNFB, Medical Record Error Reports.
• Advises and coordinates with physicians and staff on coding documentation.
• Provides support to the department assisting with phone calls, physicians, new coders or other staff.

Candidate must have one of the following certifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Required
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Required

This Coder I will be located at Baptist Metro Square. If you are interested in this Full-Time Days opportunity, please apply now

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• Coding Knowledge
• Knowledge base in Physiology
• Knowledge base in ICD-10 and CPT4/HCPCS
• Knowledge base in Anatomy

License and Certification

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Required Or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Required Or
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Required Or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Required Or
• Home Care Coding Specialist Required Or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Required Or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) 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.