Professional I Coder

Additional Information About the Role

BJC is hiring for a Pro Fee Coder 1.   E/M coding experience is highly preferred but not required. 

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: 

 

• Alabama            Kentucky            Oklahoma          
• Arkansas           Louisiana            South Carolina
• Florida               Mississippi          Tennessee
• Georgia             Louisiana            Texas
• Indiana              North Carolina     Wisconsin
• Iowa                  Ohio            

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

 

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

 

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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.

 

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses & Certifications

Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

Experience

<2 years

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

High school diploma or GED and at least one coding credential required: CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. No experience or supervisory experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• assigning codes
• validating diagnoses
• resolving denials

Skills & Tools

E/M

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
• Salary: USD 37,960 – 60,860 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About BJC HealthCare

A nonprofit healthcare organization providing hospital, community, and specialized care services. — Industry: Healthcare