What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Coder position at BHS Baptist Healthcare System?
Job Description:
Baptist Health is looking for an Inpatient Coder to join our team. This is a remote position that requires residency in KY or IN
Function in a fully accountable role with respect to ensuring the overall quality of inpatient coding with continuous quality improvement when indicated. The coder ensures that accurate and complete coding is performed so it can be used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes. The coder
maintains an extensive up to date knowledge of clinical coding and has an extensive knowledge of the documentation requirements and guidelines in accordance with Coding Clinic and AHA Official Coding Guidelines as they pertain to diagnosis and procedural coding.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required
Associate degree
No Experience Required
Professional License or Certification: RHIA, RHIT or CCS
Microsoft Office experience, EHR and Encoder experience preferred
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
