Outpatient III Coder

Outpatient III Coder

• Saint Louis, Missouri
• Health Information Management
• Days
• Full-Time
• 117526
• $20.17 – $33.51 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

BJC is hiring for an Outpatient III Coder.   This is an entry level position. 

At least one of the following certifications is required for this position: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or COC.

This role is a remote position. 

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

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Outpatient Coder III works independently to assign diagnosis, procedure codes and modifiers for Ambulatory Surgery encounters while adhering to all regulatory guidelines. At least one of the following certifications is required for this position: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or COC.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly reviews and analyzes patient encounters for compliant coding.
• Accurately assigns codes in a timely manner.
• Accurately abstracts data elements as required.
• Effectively collaborates with leadership and customers (HIM Operations, Patient Access and other departments) as appropriate to ensure the integrity of the medical record and coding compliance.
• Stays current of all changes in coding conventions, regulatory guidelines, code updates and BJC coding guidance.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years


• Benefits and Legal Statement

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  At BJC we’re 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