Coding Specialist III

St. Luke's Hospital; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one benefits package

Pension Plan & 401K

Competitive compensation

FSA & HSA options

PTO programs available

Education Assistance

Job summary

St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Coding Specialist III to abstract clinical data from inpatient records and assign ICD-9-CM/HCPCS codes in compliance with regulations. This role supports reimbursement and data collection while promoting teamwork.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification. The hospital offers a day-one benefits package, 401K, and continued education support.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification.

Responsibilities

• The Coding Specialist III will abstract clinical data from inpatient records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection activities.
• Abstracts pertinent information to assign the ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes in compliance with all regulatory mandates.
• Enters information in the hospital's abstracting software and promotes teamwork with all members of the healthcare team.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time. St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for "Outstanding Patient Experience" by HealthGrades.

Position Summary:

The Coding Specialist III will abstract clinical data from inpatient records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection activities. Abstracts pertinent information to assign the ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes in compliance with all regulatory mandates and outpatient reporting requirements and accurately enters this information in the hospital's abstracting software. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licensure: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification

Benefits for a Better You:

• Day one benefits package
• Pension Plan & 401K
• Competitive compensation
• FSA & HSA options
• PTO programs available
• Education Assistance

Why You Belong Here:

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.