Facility Coding Inpatient Complex Coder

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Inpatient Facility Coder to join their remote coding team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while ensuring high standards of coding accuracy and compliance. You will be responsible for coding complex acute care services, reviewing medical records, and mentoring less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ICD-10-PCS coding and at least three years of experience in an acute care setting. Join this dynamic team and contribute to quality healthcare delivery while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Remote work options

Training and development support

Provided equipment for remote work

Qualifications

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

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

Anatomy and physiology

Consultation with providers

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in healthcare

Tools

Coding software

Job description

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Facility Coding Inpatient Complex Coder

Apply remote type: Remote locations - Arizona, Hudson, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R4408508

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Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range: $26.82 - $40.22 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

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A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Health offers many career and lifestyle options, including remote work. 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 Trauma, ICU, Cardiac, Transplant, Orthopedics, High-Risk OB, NICU, and more. Must have ICD-10-PCS coding experience and ideally 3+ years in an acute care setting.

Banner Health uses accounts for specific patient types and specialties, combined with Case Mix Index and case financial data, to set productivity standards, which are more stringent than most national standards. Quality standards include a DRG accuracy rate of 95% or higher. Meeting Accounts Receivable goals supports Banner’s financial objectives.

This position is fully remote and available 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.

Work hours are flexible: Any 8-hour window between 7am – 7pm, with a focus on productivity.

A Coding Assessment will be required within 48 hours after a successful interview. Banner Health provides equipment and supports your training and ongoing development.

*This role is for inpatient facility coding. For outpatient or physician coding roles, see other available positions.

Position Summary

Provides coding and abstracting for mid-tiered complexity acute care services across Banner hospitals, reviewing diagnoses and procedures, and assigning MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Core Functions

1. Analyze medical records, accurately code diagnoses and procedures, and consult with providers for clarification.
2. Abstract clinical diagnoses, procedure codes, and pertinent information, creating complete records.
3. Ensure coding quality and compliance with regulatory standards, addressing complex matters independently.
4. Mentor less experienced staff if needed.
5. Work under general supervision, applying specialized knowledge in coding guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Active certification such as CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA from AHIMA or AAPC.

At least 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting or equivalent education and experience.

Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and PCS coding principles.

Ability to work effectively remotely with standard office and coding software.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent experience, previous experience in large healthcare organizations, additional education or experience preferred.

Application deadline: 2025-08-29

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