Facility Coding Inpatient Complex Coder

Banner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Inpatient Facility Coder, where you'll leverage your coding expertise in a fully remote role. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to maintaining high coding standards. You'll be responsible for coding various acute care services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry regulations. With comprehensive training and ongoing support, this role allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the financial health of the organization. If you're passionate about coding and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Necessary equipment provided

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Requires CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, RHIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and accurately code diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensure coding quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

ICD-10-PCS coding

Inpatient coding

Medical terminology

Coding compliance

Data abstraction

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree in healthcare

Tools

Standard office software

Coding software

Job description

Department Name:

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range:

$26.82 - $40.22 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you're looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

We are seeking a motivated, experienced Inpatient Facility | Acute Care | Remote Medical Complex Coder, with CPC or CCS and/or RHIT or RHIA Certifications to join our talented Acute Care HIMS Coding Team. Candidates should have experience coding all service lines including, but not limited to: Trauma, ICU, Cardiac, Transplant, Orthopedics, High-Risk OB, NICU, and more. Must have ICD-10-PCS coding experience, and ideally 3+ years of experience coding in an acute care facility setting.

Banner Health uses the number of accounts for specific patient types and specialties in conjunction with the Case Mix Index and case financial data to establish productivity standards, which are currently more stringent than most national standards. Quality standards include a DRG accuracy rate of 95% or higher among other measures. Meeting Accounts Receivable goals supports Banner's financial objectives.

This is a fully remote position available only in the following states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA, WI & WY.

The hours are flexible with remote Coders across the nation. Any 8-hour window between 7am – 7pm is workable, with an emphasis on productivity.

A Coding Assessment will be administered after a successful interview, to be completed within 48 hours. Banner Health provides the necessary equipment upon hire. You will receive comprehensive initial training supported by the Banner Coding Education team and your hiring manager, with ongoing support throughout your career.

*This position is for inpatient facility coding. If interested in outpatient or physician coding, please explore our other Coder positions!

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides coding and abstracting for a mid-tiered complexity range of acute care services across all Banner hospitals. Reviews diagnosis and procedure information, codes, and abstracts diagnoses/procedures on inpatient records using ICD CM and PCS systems. Assigns MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs as appropriate. Ensures ethical, accurate coding compliant with all regulatory standards and AHIMA guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Analyzes medical records, accurately codes diagnoses and procedures, and consults with providers for clarification when necessary. Ensures timely, accurate coding meeting productivity and quality standards.

2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedures, and relevant details from patient encounters, creating complete records and referring discrepancies for clarification.

3. Ensures coding quality and compliance with all regulatory and professional standards, addressing complex matters independently.

4. May mentor less experienced staff.

5. Works under general supervision, applying expertise to interpret coding guidelines and resolve complex issues prior to escalation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent with specialized training in medical record keeping, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, and coding principles, or an Associate's degree in a healthcare field.

Requires CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or similar certification from AHIMA or AAPC, active and in good standing.

At least three years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrates proficiency in ICD CM and PCS coding principles.

Ability to work effectively remotely, utilizing standard office and coding software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree or equivalent experience. Experience in large, multi-system healthcare organizations. Additional education or experience is a plus.

Anticipated Closing Date: 2025-08-29

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