Professional I Coder

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Professional Coder I works independently to assign diagnosis, procedure codes and modifiers for professional fee encounters while adhering to all regulatory guidelines. At least one of the following certifications is required for this position: CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CCS-P, RHIA,RHIT, or CCS. This is a remote position. Eligible states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CCS-P, RHIA,RHIT, or CCS certification

Nice To Haves

• E/M coding experience

Responsibilities

• Stays current of all changes in coding conventions, regulatory guidelines, code updates and BJC coding guidance.
• Validates codes for all primary and secondary diagnoses. Assigns procedure codes (excluding surgical procedures). Validates E/M code assigned by provider.
• Queries provider for clarification or additional information as required.
• Effectively collaborates with leadership, providers and practice staff as appropriate to ensure the integrity of the medical record and coding compliance.
• Using critical thinking skills, analyzes and resolves coding related billing edits and denials.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED