Remote Inpatient Coder — CCS/RHIT/RHIA (Entry-Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute

Job summary

Saint Luke’s is seeking an inpatient coder to review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for billing, reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will determine first listed and secondary diagnoses, abstract data, and ensure quality and productivity targets are met.

Telecommute option is offered. Required certifications include CCS, RHIT or RHIA, with experience in inpatient coding and communication with the CDI team.

Qualifications

• CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification required.
• Experience in inpatient coding and DRG assignment preferred.
• 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 from records.
• Meet quality standards and productivity targets.
• Communicate with CDI team.
• Telecommute as part of role.

Skills

Medical coding

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Education

CCS, RHIT or RHIA

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Saint Luke’s is seeking an inpatient coder to review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for billing, reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will determine first listed and secondary diagnoses, abstract data, and ensure quality and productivity targets are met.

Telecommute option is offered. Required certifications include CCS, RHIT or RHIA, with experience in inpatient coding and communication with the CDI team.