Outpatient Coder

General Information Department Physician Services Coding System Office Job

ID 155788

City Boise State ID Category Coding & Health Information Management Description & Requirements At St. Luke's, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke's is truly a great place to work.

What You Can Expect:

Under general supervision, the Outpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing applicable documentation and assigning appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes. Reviews notations, diagnosis, or procedure information in medical record to assign or validate appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of codes. Applies basic knowledge of coding to solve unique or new cases resulting in the assignment and sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes. Ensures documentation supports the level and type of service billed in compliance with billing regulations, provider documentation, procedures and coding guidelines. Maintains a thorough understanding of coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, disease processes, and surgical techniques. Maintains compliance with quality and quantity standards along with demonstrated competency coding all types of records as outlined in Coding Policies. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

1 year relevant experience

Licenses/Certifications:

Must have at least one of the following credentials:

AAPC-CIC

(Certified Inpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CPC-H, CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) What's In It For You At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law. •Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.