Coder I Inpatient

Job Description

The Opportunity

Review medical record documentation of lower acuity inpatients to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Ability to determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures. Analyze documentation and abstract pertinent data. Must maintain minimum quality and productivity standards.

Required Certification for role include: CCS, RHIT or RHIA

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 standards

Meet productivity standards

Communicate with CDI team

Telecommute

The Shifts

40 hours per week

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM core hours

Why Saint Luke’s?

Evening and Weekend Shift Differential

Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more.

We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

Benefits

Health, Vision and Dental

Leave of Absence, PTO, , and various Welfare plans

Flex and Health Savings Accounts

Tuition and Education Reimbursement

Various other voluntary benefits available

Retirement options

Clinical Advancement Program – Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience

Less than 1 yearCert Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management AssociationNoneJob Details

Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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