Inpatient Coder Job at Aya Healthcare, United States

  • Aya Healthcare
  • United States

Job Description

Inpatient I Coder Position

BJC is hiring for an Inpatient I Coder position. This is an entry level role.

Must have one of the following certifications:

  • CCS or CCA or RHIA or RHIT

Remote eligible states:

  • Alabama Kentucky Oklahoma
  • Arkansas Louisiana South Carolina
  • Florida Mississippi Tennessee
  • Georgia Louisiana Texas
  • Indiana North Carolina Wisconsin
  • Iowa Ohio

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJCs patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Childrens Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Inpatient Coder I assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters, while adhering to all regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately abstracts data elements as required.
  • Stays current of all changes in coding conventions, regulatory guidelines, code updates and BJC coding guidance.
  • Thoroughly reviews and analyzes patient encounters for compliant coding. Queries provider for clarification or additional information as required.
  • Accurately assigns codes in a timely manner. Interprets, assesses and evaluates provider documentation for appropriate DRG assignment.
  • Effectively collaborates with leadership, colleagues and customers (CDI, HIM Operations, and other departments) as appropriate to ensure the integrity of the medical record and coding compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

Experience

  • No Experience

Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

  • Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise
  • CCS or CCA or RHIA or RHIT

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience: 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC were committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
  • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
  • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
  • 401(k) plan with BJC match
  • Tuition Assistance available on first day
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
  • Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Remote work, Flexible hours

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