Coder I Inpatient

Saint Luke's; Home (KS); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute

Job summary

Saint Luke’s is seeking an inpatient coder to review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for billing, reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will determine first listed and secondary diagnoses, abstract data, and ensure quality and productivity targets are met.

Telecommute option is offered. Required certifications include CCS, RHIT or RHIA, with experience in inpatient coding and communication with the CDI team.

Qualifications

• CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification required.
• Experience in inpatient coding and DRG assignment preferred.
• Ability to determine first listed diagnosis and secondary diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Code procedures and diagnoses for inpatient accounts.
• Assign present on admission indicators to diagnoses.
• Query clinical providers when appropriate.
• Abstract pertinent data from records.
• Meet quality standards and productivity targets.
• Communicate with CDI team.
• Telecommute as part of role.

Skills

Medical coding

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Education

CCS, RHIT or RHIA

Tools

Billing software

Job description

The Opportunity

Review medical record documentation of lower acuity

Job Description

Review medical record documentation of lower acuity inpatients to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Ability to determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures. Analyze documentation and abstract pertinent data. Must maintain minimum quality and productivity standards.

Required Certification for role include: CCS, RHIT or RHIA

Responsibilities

• Code procedures and diagnoses for inpatient accounts
• Assign present on admission indicators to diagnoses
• Query clinical providers when appropriate
• Abstract pertinent data
• Meet quality standards
• Meet productivity standards
• Communicate with CDI team
• Telecommute

The Shifts

• 40 hours per week
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM core hours

Why Saint Luke’s?

• Evening and Weekend Shift Differential
• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Leave of Absence, PTO, , and various Welfare plans
• Flex and Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Various other voluntary benefits available
• Retirement options
• Clinical Advancement Program – Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Cert Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association
• None

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day (United States of America)