Health Information Management (HIM) Inpatient Coder

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking a medical coder to review, code, and abstract inpatient medical records in alignment with ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines. You will assign diagnoses and procedures, then group codes into DRGs to support accurate hospital reimbursement.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree or higher in health information management or related field, with knowledge of coding principles and the ability to review records precisely.

Qualifications

• Formal working knowledge equivalent to an associate degree in a specialized field.
• Knowledge of medical coding principles, conventions, and guidelines.
• Ability to accurately review medical records and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and abstract medical records for inpatient services.
• Review medical records to identify physician-documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Group assigned codes to determine appropriate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), including CMS-DRGs and APR-DRGs.
• Ensure coding and documentation are accurate and compliant with established standards and guidelines.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding

Medical record review

DRG knowledge (CMS/APR-DRGs)

Education

Associate degree in health information management or related field

Job description

Eligible Remote States:

District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia

Key Responsibilities:

Following established coding conventions and guidelines, review, code, and abstract medical records for inpatient services.

Review medical records to identify physician-documented diagnoses and procedures.

Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to documented diagnoses and procedures.

Group assigned codes to determine appropriate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), including CMS-DRGs and/or APR-DRGs.

Ensure coding and documentation are accurate and compliant with established standards and guidelines.

Requirements:

Formal working knowledge equivalent to an associate degree (two years of college) in a specialized field.

Knowledge of medical coding principles, conventions, and guidelines.

Ability to accurately review medical records and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.

Pay Range:

$22.22 to $39.12 per hour

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including the market range, the candidate's qualifications and experience, and internal pay equity.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire, along with wellness programs and mental health support

403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees and specialty certifications

Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About the Hospital:

About LifeBridge Health:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining healthcare delivery across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Anchored by its mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve," LifeBridge Health is committed to expanding access to care, enhancing patient experiences, and fostering a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and community-centered care.

With more than 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, LifeBridge Health combines strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care through five leading centers across Maryland.

LifeBridge Health embraces a culture of CARE BRAVELY, where compassion, courage, and urgency guide decision-making and empower employees to help shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude individuals or treat them differently on the basis of these characteristics.