Employment Type:Full-time
Position Type: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Schedule:
Campus: Brunswick
Department: Medical Records
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Interested in working for the Golden Isles’ healthcare provider and employer of choice?

Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors, and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.

As a Coding Specialist in our Medical Records department, you will accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT code, APC’s, and DRG’s to all applicable patient encounters and actively participates in the clinical documentation improvement program. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with our patients, guests, and other team members by striving for excellence in service and quality. For our team members, this is more than a career — it’s a calling.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying and coding all patient discharges, maintaining a 96% accuracy rate.
• Understanding policies, procedures and federal guidelines that apply directly to coding and other work performed in the Medical Records Department – Coding Clinics AHA and the CPT Assistant AMA
• Monitoring the accounts not selected for billing report to avoid inappropriate delays in coding.
• Communicating current and revised coding changes and clarifications to ancillary departments and Medical Staff members.
• Completing physician queries in accordance to the AHIMA physician query standards
• Reviewing all CDI concurrent reviews prior to the release of inpatient accounts for billing.
• Reviewing injection, infusion, OPS, and ER charges for accuracy while assigning codes for billing.
• Adhering to the requirements of the Centers of Medicaid & Medicare Services and other regulatory agencies.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma, Medical Terminology Class, Anatomy and Physiology Class
• 1 Year coding experience
• One of the following professional coding credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC CCS-P

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work - imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (including free 24/7 access to an onsite gym).
• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families!