Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote – Full Time | PA & NJ Candidates)

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist codes and abstracts all pertinent patient medical information according to AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding conventions, UHDDS guidelines and CMS directives. Completes data entry of abstracted inpatient/outpatient diagnosis and/or procedure codes to Network’s health information system. Collaborates with the Health Information/Medical Records, Admissions and Finance departments to ensure appropriate flow of information.

Requirements

• RHIA, RHIT CCS, from an accredited Health Information Technology or Management program.
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated ICD-10-CM inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience in acute care, teaching setting.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology required.

Nice To Haves

• Will consider candidate with greater than 3 years experience in the coding field without coding credentials.
• If candidate is RHIA, RHIT, CCS -eligible or possess no credentials, then candidate will be expected to obtain their AHIMA/AAPC credential within three years of hire date to retain position with St. Luke’s University Health Network.
• Previous experience with EPIC health information computerized patient record and 3M encoding system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts diagnosis and procedure information from patient medical records according to AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, UHDDS and CMS guidelines and regulations.
• Utilizes the 3M Encoder to verify and assign AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
• Maintains 95% data quality coding accuracy rate as measured through quarterly department quality reviews.
• Maintains daily productivity and turnaround times.
• Responsible for remaining up-to-date with knowledge of AHA ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, MS-DRG and APR-DRG principles and guidelines.
• Maintains a working knowledge of prospective payment systems as it relates directly to coding process.
• Participation in department and sectional meetings, education sessional sessions and workshops as scheduled.
• Maintains working knowledge of clinical documentation improvement program and functions as liaison for RN clinical documentation specialists.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.

Benefits

• St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.
• For the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.
• In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024.
• In 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree