Coder I, Inpatient

Saint Luke's Health System

. Review medical record documentation of lower acuity inpatients .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG coding for inpatient accounts. Proficient in analyzing medical documentation, abstracting data, and ensuring compliance with quality and productivity standards.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingDRG CodingCCS CertificationRHIT or RHIA Certification

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Hard Skills

Medical Record Documentation ReviewDiagnosis AssignmentProcedure CodingData AbstractionPresent On Admission Indicators Assignment

Soft Skills

Communication with CDI TeamAbility to Query Clinical Providers

Certifications & Qualifications

CCS CertificationRHIT CertificationRHIA CertificationCertified Coding Specialist

Industry Keywords

Inpatient AccountsQuality StandardsProductivity StandardsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation of lower acuity inpatients
Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance
Determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures
Analyze documentation and abstract pertinent data
Code procedures and diagnoses for inpatient accounts
Assign present on admission indicators to diagnoses
Query clinical providers when appropriate
Meet quality standards
Meet productivity standards
Communicate with CDI team
Telecommute

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required certification: CCS, RHIT or RHIA
Less than 1 year of applicable experience
Cert Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association
Ability to determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures
Ability to maintain minimum quality and productivity standards
Ability to code procedures and diagnoses for inpatient accounts
Ability to assign present on admission indicators to diagnoses
Ability to query clinical providers when appropriate
Ability to abstract pertinent data
Ability to communicate with CDI team
Availability for 40 hours per week
Availability during 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM core hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Evening and Weekend Shift Differential
Competitive salaries and benefits packages
Health, Vision and Dental
Leave of Absence
PTO
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