BJC HealthCare is hiring an Inpatient Coder I to assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters while following all regulatory and coding guidelines.
This entry-level role supports accurate abstraction, compliant code assignment, DRG review, and collaboration with clinical documentation integrity, HIM operations, and other departments to protect medical record integrity and coding compliance.
Remote work is available in approved states.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- CCS, CCA, RHIA, or RHIT certification required
- No prior experience required
- Preferred: 2–5 years of experience
- Ability to accurately review patient encounters and provider documentation
- Must be able to work within coding conventions and regulatory guidelines
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day of the month after hire
- Disability insurance paid by BJC
- Annual 4% automatic retirement contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition assistance available on day one
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
- Adoption assistance
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago
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