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BJC HealthCare

Operates nonprofit hospital network and care

Inpatient Coder 1

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • A certification or license in the area of expertise is required: CCS, CCA, RHIA, or RHIT.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately abstract required data elements.
  • Stay current with changes in coding conventions, regulatory guidelines, code updates, and BJC coding guidance.
  • Review and analyze patient encounters thoroughly for compliant coding and query providers for clarification or additional information as required.
  • Assign codes accurately and promptly.
  • Interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation for appropriate DRG assignment.
  • Collaborate effectively with leadership, colleagues, and customers, including CDI, HIM Operations, and other departments, as appropriate, to ensure medical record integrity and coding compliance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two to five years of experience.

About the Company

BJC HealthCare

Operates nonprofit hospital network and care

BJC HealthCare operates a large nonprofit network of hospitals and affiliated care facilities across Missouri and Illinois, delivering inpatient and outpatient medical services. Its approach centers on integrated care delivery: hospitals, clinics, and community programs coordinate services to improve patient health, support education and innovation, and promote healthier habits. The organization uses collaboration, shared knowledge, and evidence-based medicine to provide consistent, high-quality care across its system. Unlike many competitors, it emphasizes nonprofit community-focused work, scale, and coordinated care within a single integrated network. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves by offering access to high-level medical care and services with a commitment to excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Founded
1993

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