Inpatient Coder I (Remote) CCS/RHIT/RHIA

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental

PTO and leave programs

Tuition and Education Reimbursement

Retirement options

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City seeks a qualified healthcare coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for inpatient accounts, ensuring accurate billing and reporting. You will determine first-listed and secondary diagnoses, abstract data, and query clinicians as needed.

The role requires CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification with strong adherence to quality and productivity standards. Telecommuting options and a collaborative CDI team environment are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification.
• Experience with inpatient coding preferred.
• Able to determine first-listed and secondary diagnoses and procedures.

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

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

DRG assignment

Medical coding

First-listed diagnosis

Communication with CDI team

Education

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City seeks a qualified healthcare coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for inpatient accounts, ensuring accurate billing and reporting. You will determine first-listed and secondary diagnoses, abstract data, and query clinicians as needed.

The role requires CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification with strong adherence to quality and productivity standards. Telecommuting options and a collaborative CDI team environment are part of the role.