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Coding Specialist
Outpatient, Remote, Health Information Management, FT, 08A-4:30P-130870
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why we’re all in for helping you be your best.
Description
- Accurately codes Emergency and Outpatient Diagnostic records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM and CPT4 coding system for BHSF facilities.
- Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG).
- Works as a team to meet departmental goals and AR goals.
- Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records.
- Estimated pay range for this position is $20.32 – $26.42 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications
Degrees:
- High School,Cert,GED,Trn, Exper Licenses & Certifications: AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist
Additional Qualifications:
- Required completion of an AHIMA accredited certified coding specialist program and Coding Certificate, preferred Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
- Required completion of a medical terminology and anatomy and physiology college course within past five years.
- Knowledge of encoder system, outpatient prospective payment system, APCs. Knowledge of National Local Coverage Determinations (NCD and LCD) Policies. Competency in Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff and physicians.
- Required CCS certification within 2 years of employment, if not CCS certified for all entities except for Boca.
- For Boca they are required to have either CCA, CPC,COC,RHIT or RHIA. Minimum Required Experience:
Job
Corporate
Primary Location
- Remote
Organization
Corporate
Schedule Full-time
EOE