Remote Pro Fee Coder CPC/RHIA Certified

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Missouri invites applicants for the Professional Coder I position. You will independently assign diagnosis and professional codes for E/M encounters, while adhering to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Remote role with eligibility in listed states; you will collaborate with providers and leadership to ensure accurate medical records and compliant billing.

Qualifications

• E/M coding experience is preferred but not required.
• Certifications required: CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.
• Remote position; eligible states listed.

Responsibilities

• Stays current of all changes in coding conventions, regulatory guidelines, code updates and BJC coding guidance.
• Validates codes for all primary and secondary diagnoses. Assigns procedure codes (excluding surgical procedures). Validates E/M code assigned by provider.
• Queries provider for clarification or additional information as required.
• Effectively collaborates with leadership, providers and practice staff as appropriate to ensure the integrity of the medical record and coding compliance.
• Using critical thinking skills, analyzes and resolves coding related billing edits and denials.

Skills

E/M coding experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare in Missouri invites applicants for the Professional Coder I position. You will independently assign diagnosis and professional codes for E/M encounters, while adhering to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Remote role with eligibility in listed states; you will collaborate with providers and leadership to ensure accurate medical records and compliant billing.