BayCare is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.
Position Details:
The Inpatient Coding Auditor is a full-time remote position. This team member must currently reside in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina.
Responsibilities
The Inpatient Coding Auditor performs inpatient encounter audits and evaluates compliance related activities and services provided by the BayCare Health System HIM Coding Department. Interacts directly with coders, clinical personnel including Clinical documentation specialists, and/or physicians. Audits include documentation and accurate and complete coding of diagnoses, present on admission (POA), procedures/surgeries, and discharge disposition while utilizing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines and other official coding references to ensure accurate coding including CMS, Federal Register, Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic, etc. Performs special audits for specific issues within facility Inpatient claims. Acts as the Liaison for coding issues with the BayCare Compliance Department while maintaining a database of all audits performed, action taken, outcome and resolution. Provides feedback when coding changes are received and will serve as a resource for leadership within the facility HIM Coding departments. Serves as a resource to the coding department for special projects. Additional required skills include: In-depth knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology related to auditing position; MS Access Database, MSWord and MS Excel; Knowledge of regulatory standards and official guidelines appropriate to position; Meeting facilitation skills.Why BayCare?
Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That is why you will thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.
Certifications and Licensures
Required - RHIA/RHIT in conjunction with CCSPreferred – RN, CDIP, CCDS, or clinical degreeEducation
Required – associate’s degreePreferred – bachelor’s degreeExperience
Required – required experience includes a minimum 10 years of Inpatient coding experience within a large multi-facility inpatient setting, minimum 10 years of Inpatient auditing experience within a large multi-facility inpatient setting. Preferred - experience includes 3 years of experience with 3M 360.Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled