Remote Outpatient Coder III — Entry Level

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is hiring for an Outpatient III Coder. This is an entry level position with remote work options and requires one of several professional coding certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or COC).

The role involves coding and data abstraction for ambulatory encounters and collaboration with HIM and other departments to ensure accurate medical records. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Certification in RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or COC is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes patient encounters for compliant coding.
• Assigns codes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Abstracts required data elements accurately.
• Collaborates with HIM Operations and other departments to ensure coding integrity.
• Keeps up to date with changes in coding conventions and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare is hiring for an Outpatient III Coder. This is an entry level position with remote work options and requires one of several professional coding certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or COC).

The role involves coding and data abstraction for ambulatory encounters and collaboration with HIM and other departments to ensure accurate medical records. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and no prior experience is required.