Coder/Abstractor

DaMar Staffing; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking an Inpatient Coder to support Dayton Children’s in Ohio. This full-time, hybrid role involves coding inpatient, observation, and outpatient surgery records, using electronic medical documentation to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for clean claim submission.

Under supervision, you will rely on 3M encoder and EPIC, with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and clear communication. A CCS is required within 6 months; RHIT/RHIA or eligible preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires CCS certification within 6 months or already obtained.
• Education: HS diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• 2+ years of coding experience preferred, pediatrics experience helpful.
• Experience with 3M encoder and EPIC systems.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, observation, and outpatient surgery records.
• Ensure accurate and timely coding to support reimbursement and clean claim submission.
• Work under the Coding Supervisor to maintain coding quality and compliance.

Skills

Workflow applications

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Critical thinking

3M encoder experience

EPIC experience

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma/GED required

CCS certification within 6 months

RHIT/RHIA or eligible

Job description

Inpatient Coder

Work from Home - Hybrid - Ohio

Full time

40 hours

Under general supervision of the Coding Supervisor, the Inpatient Coder supports Dayton Children's goals for reimbursement through accurate and timely diagnosis and procedural coding of inpatient, observation, and outpatient surgery records. This includes the examination and interpretation of the electronic medical documentation to assign and report the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for the services provided for clean claim submission.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years coding experience preferred
• Pediatric experience helpful

Certifications:

• CCS required or must obtain within 6 months of employment
• RHIT/RHIA or eligible preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of automated workflow applications and processes
• Computer skills
• Oral and written communication
• Medical and non-medical terminology
• Anatomy and physiology
• Critical thinking skills
• Experience with 3M encoder
• EPIC experience