Specialty Coder-155790

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

Employee Assistance Program

Career development offerings

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System, located in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Specialty Coder to review documentation and assign procedure and diagnosis codes with precision. This role requires a commitment to accuracy in medical coding and adherence to billing regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and possess relevant credentials such as AAPC-CIC or CCS.

St. Luke's offers a supportive environment focused on employee well-being with competitive benefits, including on-site wellness options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant coding experience is required.
• Must hold at least one coding credential like AAPC-CIC or CCS.
• Thorough understanding of coding classification systems, anatomy, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for assigning and validating codes.
• Ensure compliance with billing regulations and coding guidelines.
• Maintain coding accuracy and competency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of medical terminology

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

What You Can Expect

Under limited supervision, Specialty Coder is responsible for reviewing applicable documentation and assigning or validating appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes.

• Reviews notations, diagnosis, or procedure information in medical record to assign or validate appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of codes.
• Applies basic knowledge of coding to solve unique or new cases resulting in the assignment and sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Ensures documentation supports the level and type of service billed in compliance with billing regulations, provider documentation, procedures and coding guidelines.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, disease processes, and surgical techniques.
• Maintains compliance with quality and quantity standards along with demonstrated competency coding all types of records as outlined in St. Luke’s Health System Coding Policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 3 years relevant experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Must have at least one of the following credentials: AAPC-CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CPC‑H, CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician).

Benefits

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Disclaimer

• Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.