Inpatient II Coder – Remote Eligible (CCS/RHIA/RHIT)

Missouri Baptist Medical Center; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient II Coder for a PRN position in the St. Louis area. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of inpatient coding experience and holds CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification.

Responsibilities include accurate data abstraction, timely coding, DRG assignment and ongoing collaboration with CDI, HIM Operations, and other teams to maintain coding integrity. Remote eligibility is considered for certain states.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of inpatient coding experience.
• Stays current of coding conventions and regulatory guidelines.
• Queries provider for clarification or additional information as required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts data elements as required.
• Stays current of all changes in coding conventions, regulatory guidelines, code updates and BJC coding guidance.
• Thoroughly reviews and analyzes patient encounters for compliant coding.
• Queries provider for clarification or additional information as required.
• Accurately assigns codes in a timely manner and evaluates documentation for DRG assignment.
• Collaborates with leadership, CDI, HIM Operations and other departments to ensure coding integrity.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Data abstraction

Regulatory guidelines

Provider queries

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient II Coder for a PRN position in the St. Louis area. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of inpatient coding experience and holds CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification.

Responsibilities include accurate data abstraction, timely coding, DRG assignment and ongoing collaboration with CDI, HIM Operations, and other teams to maintain coding integrity. Remote eligibility is considered for certain states.