Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Inpatient Coding Diagnosis-Related Group ICD 503 Data Quality Assessment Industry Trend Analysis CCURE (Security And Event Management System) Presentation Design Auditing Compliance Management Meeting Facilitation Technical Writing Online Communication

Other Skills

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Non-Verbal Communication
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Team Oriented
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Collaboration

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years of hospital-based inpatient coding experience
CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification
Associate Degree or equivalent experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Requirements:

Perform monthly random and focused audits of inpatient coders to assess quality and compliance
Collaborate with senior auditors on denials and claim edits, providing feedback and guidance
Educate coders through newsletters, roundtable webinars, and coder meetings
Identify coding trends, compile coding quality data, and ensure adherence to coding guidelines and policies

Saint Luke's Health System

About Saint Luke's Health System

Saint Luke's Health System is a faith-based, nonprofit aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental and spiritual health of the communities we serve.Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, and more. Saint Luke’s offers:*The region’s only heart transplant program, and one of the nation’s leading cardiovascular disease outcome research programs, at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute*Treatment for complex brain and spinal cord diseases, and the nation’s leading stroke reversal program dedicated to preventing and treating stroke, at Saint Luke’s Neuroscience Institute*A Level I trauma center*Advanced surgical care*Liver and kidney transplantation programs*A comprehensive maternal-fetal diagnostic and treatment center*A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (the highest level of neonatal care according to national standards)*An eICU, an innovative electronic intensive care patient care and monitoring program that spans multiple hospitals throughout the region and enhances outstanding bedside care*A nationally recognized children's behavioral health centerSaint Luke’s Health System Hospitals include:Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas CitySaint Luke’s East Hospital – Lee’s Summit, MOSaint Luke’s North Hospital – Barry RoadSaint Luke’s North Hospital – SmithvilleSaint Luke’s South Hospital – Overland Park, KSCrittenton Children’s Center – Kansas City, MOAnderson County Hospital – Garnett, KSHedrick Medical Center – Chillicothe, MOWright Memorial Hospital – Trenton, MOSaint Luke’s Cushing Hospital – Leavenworth, KSSaint Luke's Home Care and Hospice House - Kansas CityAllen County Regional Hospital - Iola, KSThe best place to get care. The best place to give care.

Company type: XLarge

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Quality Specialist to join our team! This is a remote position that is responsible for monthly random and focused audits of our inpatient coders. You will be conducting audits, collaborating with senior auditors on denials/claim edits, and educating coders (e.g. monthly newsletter contributions, monthly roundtable webinars, coder meetings, etc.). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in hospital-based inpatient coding, be a strong communicator (both verbal and written), and be a strong team player.

Reviews ICD-10-CM/PCS, and DRG to provide feedback and education to the inpatient coding team. Identify coding trends, compile coding quality data and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and policies. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. CCS, RHIT or RHIA required.

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Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.