Remote Inpatient Coder I – ICD-10 Coding & Compliance

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental

Tuition and Education Reimbursement

Retirement options

Shift differential – evenings/weekends

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in the United States is seeking a Coder I Inpatient to review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for inpatient accounts. The role requires certification (CCS/RHIT/RHIA) and less than one year of experience, with remote work options and core hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

The coder will interact with the CDI team, abstract data, ensure accuracy for billing and regulatory compliance, and meet quality/productivity standards.

Qualifications

• CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification required.
• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.

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 and productivity standards.
• Communicate with CDI team.
• Telecommute.

Education

CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification

Job description

Saint Luke’s Health System in the United States is seeking a Coder I Inpatient to review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for inpatient accounts. The role requires certification (CCS/RHIT/RHIA) and less than one year of experience, with remote work options and core hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

The coder will interact with the CDI team, abstract data, ensure accuracy for billing and regulatory compliance, and meet quality/productivity standards.