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Saint Luke's Health System

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Coder II Outpatient

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 10,001

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United States

Posted

11 days ago

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0

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Mid Level

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Job Description

Coder II Outpatient

Saint Luke's Health System

Role Description Our Outpatient Coding team is seeking a coder to join their team! Although we will consider new coders for this role, preference will be given to candidates with experience in outpatient hospital coding. Please note: only candidates in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas will be considered. Preference given to candidates who reside closest to our Kansas City Corporate office. - Review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and assign appropriate ICD10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. - Appropriately assign codes for diagnoses and procedures as determined by the clinical documentation. - Ability to determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures. - Analyze documentation and abstract pertinent data. - Must maintain minimum quality and productivity standards. Qualifications - 1 year of applicable experience. - Reg Health Information Tech. - American Health Information Management Association. Requirements - Full Time - Day (United States of America) Benefits - The best place to get care. The best place to give care. - Join a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. - Work within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Company Description Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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