Medical Records Coder III Outpatient

BayCare is seeking a Medical Records Outpatient Coder III who will work remotely full-time (must reside in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina). The role involves reviewing short-stay focused encounters to accurately assign diagnosis and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems. The coder will collaborate with various departments for missing documentation, monitor bill hold reports, utilize medical terminology and anatomy, and assist management with mentoring and training less experienced coders and clinical practice students.

Coding experience required includes emergency room (ED), same day surgery (ambulatory), and observation cases.

BayCare is a network with 16 community-based hospitals, long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. The culture promotes trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. The company offers benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, performance appraisals, team award bonuses, and community discounts.

Certifications required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Preferred: RHIT (Health Information).

Education required: High school or equivalent. Preferred: associate degree in Health Information Management.

Experience required: 5 years of outpatient facility coding with strong CPT coding skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.