Inpatient Medical Coder I — Remote (CCS/RHIT/RHIA)

Saint Luke's; Home (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s is hiring a Medical Coder to review inpatient medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG codes for billing, and support regulatory reporting. The role requires determining primary and secondary diagnoses, procedures, and data abstraction while meeting quality and productivity standards.

Certification with CCS, RHIT or RHIA is required. The position may involve telecommuting options and requires adherence to department guidelines and workflows.

Qualifications

• Certification CCS, RHIT or RHIA required.
• Experience with inpatient coding is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment essential.
• Ability to determine first listed diagnosis and secondary diagnoses.

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

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Documentation analysis

Education

CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification

Tools

Coding software

EHR systems

Job description

Saint Luke’s is hiring a Medical Coder to review inpatient medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG codes for billing, and support regulatory reporting. The role requires determining primary and secondary diagnoses, procedures, and data abstraction while meeting quality and productivity standards.

Certification with CCS, RHIT or RHIA is required. The position may involve telecommuting options and requires adherence to department guidelines and workflows.