Coder I Inpatient

Saint Luke's Limited; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening and Weekend Shift Differential

Health, Vision and Dental

Leave of Absence, PTO, Welfare plans

Tuition and Education Reimbursement

Retirement options

Clinical Advancement Program – Shared

Diverse other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Saint Luke’s is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder I to review medical records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient accounts. This role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to quality standards, and collaboration with the CDI team, with a remote-friendly schedule and core hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The position requires CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification, and a commitment to maintaining productivity while ensuring correct POA indicators and data abstraction.

Qualifications

• Review inpatient medical record documentation to assign codes accurately.
• Maintain minimum quality and productivity standards in coding.
• Demonstrate proficiency with CCS/RHIT/RHIA certifications as required.

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 and productivity standards and collaborate with CDI team.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Inpatient coding

Quality and productivity standards

Education

CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification

Job description

Coder I Inpatient### Coder I InpatientApply: Remote: Remote-Home: Full time: Posted Today: JobReq0059660# **Job Description****The Opportunity:**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, click here to find out more.* 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#LI-CM1# **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Less than 1 yearCert Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management AssociationNone# **Job Details**Full TimeDay (United States of America)