• Responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, outpatient and/or professional fee encounters using ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, or HCPCs codes • Responsible for understanding and applying all regulatory coding guidelines • Develops methodology for a coding process compliant with regulatory agencies • Facilitates optimization of revenue while maintaining compliance standards • Serves as an expert resource regarding various coding systems and regulatory guidelines • Reports documentation and coding improvement needs based on review findings • Performs provider and peer coding audits as requested • Monitors internal controls for coding and billing

• Code medical records to validate ICD-10-CM codes for PACE Risk Adjustment • Meet department production and quality standards • Research regulatory guidelines for supporting documentation • Prepare coding reports using excel • Prepare oral and/or written reports of work activity to Supervisor • Be responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. • Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach • Other duties as assigned

• Assigns accurate ICD diagnosis codes, using compliant documentation. • Assigns accurate CPT/HCPCS codes to records, using compliant documentation. • Applies knowledge of Coding Guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis code. • Uses available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis. • Interprets physician documentation within the coding guidelines and obtains clarification from physicians regarding vague or ambiguous record documentation. • Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities as described in HIM.COD.003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature.

Role Description Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is currently hiring for a Full-time Team Lead to join our Inpatient Coding team. This candidate will assist the Manager/Supervisor in coordinating daily operations ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely coding of Inpatient records to optimize revenue. They will also be responsible for orientation and training of new staff. This is a remote position. Inpatient Coder Team Lead Responsibilities include: - Responsible for correctly identifying and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's record for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts. - Be knowledgeable of CPT codes, edit resolution and assigning CPT-4 Codes on Observation accounts when applicable. - Verifies and submits abstracted UB04 information across the billing system for claim submission. - Must efficiently complete this activity for 100% of patient's discharged records daily to maintain the Coding A/R goals set forth. - Works ACHA, DNFB and Post Bill error reports, such as A/B rebills, Claim Edits, and Denials when applicable. - Advises and coordinates with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation. - Provides support to Coders, CDI and other staff via mentorship, and possesses auditing and training skills. - Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Must be focused and detail oriented and have effective time management skills. - Proficient in basic computer skills and able to utilize a computerized encoder and EHR. Qualifications - High School Diploma - Bachelor of Science (non Nursing) preferred - Associate of Science preferred - Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA - Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA Requirements - 3-5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting - Knowledge base in Coding Clinic Guidelines - Knowledge base in Physiology - Knowledge base in Anatomy - Candidate must reside in the following approved states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming. Company Description Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. For more than 25 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Health the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. At Baptist Health, we are proud to be local, providing multigenerational care to our community. We are the hospital Jacksonville trusts the most. Our employees can take pride in their Baptist Badge, knowing the impact they make on their friends, family, and neighbors. Baptist was recently recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s top employers for diversity.