Coding Specialist IV

St. Luke's Hospital•Chesterfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time. St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades. Position Summary: The Coding Specialist IV will abstract clinical data from inpatient records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection activities. Abstracts pertinent information to assign the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes in compliance with all regulatory mandates and outpatient reporting requirements and accurately enters this information in the hospital's abstracting software. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values. Position offers a hybrid or remote work schedule.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
RHIA, RHIT or CCS required. CCA,CPC,CIC or COC with 2+ yrs inpatient hospital DRG coding experience will also be considered.
Required to obtain CCS within 1yr of hire.
Minimum of two years inpatient coding experience in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Abstract clinical data from inpatient records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection activities.
Abstract pertinent information to assign the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes in compliance with all regulatory mandates and outpatient reporting requirements and accurately enters this information in the hospital's abstracting software.
Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team.
Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.