Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (PRN/REMOTE)

July 3, 2026

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At BayCare, we’re committed to delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve—and that starts with our team members. We’re looking for an experienced inpatient coder who is passionate about accuracy, collaboration, and making an impact behind the scenes of patient care.

Join one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in the Tampa Bay area and take the next step in your coding career.

Position Details

Location: Remote (must reside in FL, GA, NC, or SC)
Status: PRN (as-needed, non-benefit eligible)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule: Flexible

What You'll Do

As an Advanced Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inpatient medical records. You’ll work across multiple high-acuity service lines—including Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiac, General Surgery, and Trauma—reviewing complex, multi-day encounters.

Key responsibilities include:

Analyzing complex inpatient documentation to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
Collaborating with physicians and clinical teams to ensure accurate coding of complex conditions such as sepsis and malnutrition
Creating and managing physician queries and monitoring bill hold reports
Partnering with Clinical Documentation Specialists and Quality teams to support accurate MS-DRG assignment and PSI/HAC reviews
Applying advanced knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to support coding accuracy
Mentoring and supporting Coder I–III team members and students as needed
Completing additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Experience:
- 5+ years of acute care experience
- 3+ years of inpatient coding experience
Certification:
- Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Why BayCare?

BayCare is a leading healthcare system made up of 16 community hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, outpatient centers, home health services, and thousands of physicians—all supported by more than 30,000 team members.

Our culture is built on trust, respect, dignity, and clinical excellence. We combine advanced technology with compassionate care to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients—and meaningful careers for our team members.

BayCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabled)

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