Inpatient II Coder (PRN) – Remote Eligible

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Missouri is seeking an Inpatient Coder II for a PRN role. You will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of inpatient coding experience and hold CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credentials. The role involves data abstraction, timely coding, DRG determination, and collaboration with CDI and HIM teams.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years inpatient coding experience.
• CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts data elements as required.
• Stays current of coding conventions and regulatory guidelines.
• Reviews and analyzes encounters for compliant coding.
• Queries provider for clarification or additional information.
• Assigns codes timely and determines DRG assignments.

Skills

Inpatient coding

DRG assignment

Regulatory guidelines

Provider queries

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare in Missouri is seeking an Inpatient Coder II for a PRN role. You will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of inpatient coding experience and hold CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credentials. The role involves data abstraction, timely coding, DRG determination, and collaboration with CDI and HIM teams.