Entry-Level Inpatient Coder – Remote Eligible

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is hiring for an Inpatient Coder I position in Missouri. This entry level role focuses on accurate coding of inpatient encounters and adherence to coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include data abstraction, ensuring compliant documentation, and collaborating with CDI and HIM teams to maintain record integrity. Requires a HS diploma or GED and coding certification eligibility (CCS/CCA/RHIA/RHIT) with no prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required for an entry level role.
• CCS/CCA/RHIA/RHIT certification required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts data elements for inpatient encounters.
• Stay current with coding conventions, guidelines, and updates.
• Review provider documentation for compliant coding; query as needed.
• Assign codes timely and determine DRG based on documentation.
• Collaborate with CDI, HIM Operations and departments to ensure record integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory coding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare is hiring for an Inpatient Coder I position in Missouri. This entry level role focuses on accurate coding of inpatient encounters and adherence to coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include data abstraction, ensuring compliant documentation, and collaborating with CDI and HIM teams to maintain record integrity. Requires a HS diploma or GED and coding certification eligibility (CCS/CCA/RHIA/RHIT) with no prior experience preferred.