Posted Nov 2, 2026

Coder I Inpatient

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Job Description​

The Opportunity:  

Review medical record documentation of lower acuity inpatients to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Ability to determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures. Analyze documentation and abstract pertinent data.  Must maintain minimum quality and productivity standards.

Required Certification for role include: CCS, RHIT or RHIA

Responsibilities​:

  • Code procedures and diagnoses for inpatient accounts

  • Assign present on admission indicators to diagnoses

  • Query clinical providers when appropriate

  • Abstract pertinent data

  • Meet quality standards

  • Meet productivity standards

  • Communicate with CDI team

  • Telecommute

The Shifts:

  • 40 hours per week

  • 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM core hours

Why Saint Luke’s? 

  • Evening and Weekend Shift Differential  

  • Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more. 

  • We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard. 

  • We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals. 

  • We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve. 

Benefits: 

  • Health, Vision and Dental 

  • Leave of Absence, PTO, , and 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 

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Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Cert Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association

None

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

Requires CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification; less than 1 year experience; ability to code inpatient accounts and meet quality/productivity standards.

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About Saint Luke's Health System

A health system with hospitals, physician practices, and care services across the Kansas City region. — Industry: Healthcare