Coding Specialist IV

St. Luke's Hospital | Our specialty is you; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Missouri is seeking an experienced Coding Specialist IV to abstract clinical data from inpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes in compliance with regulatory mandates. You will work as part of a collaborative health-care team, ensuring accurate data for reimbursement and reporting.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Experience: 2 years inpatient coding; Licensure: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. Day one benefits and competitive compensation accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years of inpatient coding.
• Licensure: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification.

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical data from inpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy to support reimbursement and reporting.
• Enter coded data into hospital abstracting software and collaborate with care teams.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS coding

Abstracting data

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Abstracting software

Job description

Job Posting

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 IV will abstract clinical data from inpatient records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection activities. Abstracts pertinent information to assign the ICD-10-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

Experience: 2 years of inpatient coding experience

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.