Coder

St. Luke’s Health System; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System seeks a Coder to join their team, responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedure codes for various medical records. The role requires attention to detail and a foundational knowledge of coding, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive work environment. Excellent benefits and competitive salary included.

Benefits

On-site massages

On-site counseling through Employee Assistance Program

Access to Virgin Pulse Wellness tool

Career development offerings

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of coding classification systems and medical terminology essential.
• Must have at least one credential from listed certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation to assign appropriate codes.
• Ensure compliance with billing regulations and coding guidelines.
• Maintain quality and accuracy standards in coding tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent years of experience

Job description

Overview

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

Must be located in Idaho, Oregon, Utah or Arizona!

What You Can Expect:

Under general supervision, the Coder is responsible for reviewing applicable documentation and assigning appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes.

• Reviews notations, diagnosis, or procedure information in medical record to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of codes.
• Applies basic knowledge of coding to solve unique or new cases resulting in the assignment and sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes related to the following:
• Outpatient non-surgical/interventional procedure coding (ie injection/infusion), charge reconciliation, laboratory, diagnostic radiology, ancillary, Evaluation and Management, office procedures, and emergency department records.
• Inpatient: coding less with charges less than $150,000.
• Ensures documentation supports the level and type of service billed in compliance with billing regulations, provider documentation, procedures and coding guidelines.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, disease processes, and surgical techniques.
• Maintains compliance with quality and quantity standards along with demonstrated competency coding all types of records as outlined in Coding Policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Experience: 0 year's experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must have at least one of the following credentials: RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder).

What’s in it for you

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.