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

BJC HealthCare; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is hiring an Inpatient Coder I for an entry level role. The coder will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters, while adhering to regulatory guidelines, and will stay current with code updates and BJC coding guidance.

Responsibilities include accurately abstracting data elements, reviewing patient encounters for compliant coding, and collaborating with CDI, HIM Operations and other departments to maintain data integrity and coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• Entry‑level role in inpatient coding.
• CCS/CCA/RHIA/RHIT preferred certifications.
• Must stay current with coding guidelines and updates.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters.
• Abstracts required data elements accurately.
• Keeps up-to-date with regulatory guidelines and code updates.
• Collaborates with CDI, HIM Operations, and other departments to ensure coding integrity.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Regulatory guidelines

Data abstraction

Coding quality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare is hiring an Inpatient Coder I for an entry level role. The coder will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters, while adhering to regulatory guidelines, and will stay current with code updates and BJC coding guidance.

Responsibilities include accurately abstracting data elements, reviewing patient encounters for compliant coding, and collaborating with CDI, HIM Operations and other departments to maintain data integrity and coding accuracy.