Lead Coding Specialist, Health Information Management Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Lead Coding Specialist, Health Information Management Baptist Health South Florida – 4.1

Boca Raton, FL Job Details Estimated:

$65.3K – $85.8K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Management Inpatient RHIA Customer service 5 years

AHIMA RHIT

Microsoft Office Outpatient ICD-10 Certified Coding Specialist CPT coding Emergency medicine Computer skills Senior level Communication skills Full Job Description Baptist Health is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients’ shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.

Description:

The position will serve as the primary support to the Coding Supervisor. Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting and reimbursement supporting billing ensuring compliance along with efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities. Ensures established goals and

ICD-10-CM/PCS

guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement, work volume and distribution, reviewing and reconciling reports, providing coding training within the Coding Department and performing research on coding issues. Monitors coding personnel activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal regulations. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

Degrees:

Associates.

Licenses & Certifications:

AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist.

Additional Qualifications:

Prefer RHIA or RHIT or equivalent experience. At least five years Inpatient or Outpatient Surgery, Ancillary and Emergency Room coding experience in a large healthcare institution required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers, problem-solving and personnel management skills. Knowledgeable in health information systems, database management, spreadsheet design, and computer technology. Strong computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook). Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. EOE, including disability/vets