Facility Coding Inpatient Complex Coder

Banner Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facility Coding Inpatient Complex Coder to join their dynamic Revenue Cycle team. In this role, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting complex inpatient records, ensuring ethical and accurate coding in compliance with regulatory standards. With opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare. If you have a passion for coding and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyzes medical records and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information.
• Provides coding quality assurance and ensures compliance with standards.

Skills

ICD CM Coding

ICD PCS Coding

Medical Terminology

Quality Assurance in Coding

Communication with Medical Providers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Coding Systems

Standard Office Software

Job description

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

Department Name: Revenue Cycle

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

Position Summary: Provides coding and abstracting for mid-tiered complexity range of acute care services at all Banner hospitals. Reviews diagnosis and diagnostic information, codes and abstracts diagnoses and/or procedures on inpatient records using ICD CM and PCS coding classification systems. Completes MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignments as appropriate. Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

Core Functions:

• Analyzes medical information from records, accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information according to guidelines, and consults with medical providers for clarification. Provides timely and accurate coding, including ICD CM and PCS codes, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, and POAs.
• Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes, and documents pertinent information from patient encounters. Creates complete records and refers inconsistent information for clarification.
• Provides coding quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and professional guidelines. Addresses complex matters independently regarding coding guidelines.
• May mentor less experienced staff members.
• Works under general supervision, using specialized expertise. Addresses complex coding issues independently prior to escalation.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED or equivalent, specialized training in medical record keeping, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a healthcare field. Requires active certification such as CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA. Must have at least three years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting, with proficiency in ICD CM and PCS coding principles. Ability to work effectively remotely using standard office and coding systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent experience, previous experience in large healthcare organizations.

Additional details include employment type (full-time), seniority level (Associate), and job function (Health Care Provider). Position closes on 2025-08-29.