Health Information Management- Inpatient Coder

LifeBridge Health; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Mental health support

401(k)/403(b) with match

Pension

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fitness discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, part of LifeBridge Health, is seeking a medical coder to abstract inpatient records, assign diagnoses and procedures, and group codes for DRGs. You may code day surgery, emergency and outpatient records, while ensuring departmental accuracy and production standards.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree, 1–3 years’ experience, and licensures CCS, CPC, RHIA or RHIT; credential note CCS or CCA with 5+ yrs experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience
• Associate's Degree
• CCS, CPC, RHIA or RHIT

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts the medical records of inpatients.
• Groups codes to determine diagnosis related groupings (DRGs - CMS and/or APR).
• May be asked to code day surgery, emergency and outpatient records.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Summary

Following established conventions and guidelines, codes and abstracts the medical records of inpatients. Groups codes to determine diagnosis related groupings (DRGs - CMS and/or APR). May be asked to code day surgery, emergency and outpatient records. Meets departmental accuracy and production standards.

Experience

Required:

• 1-3 years

Education

Required:

• Associate's Degree

Licensures & Certifications

Required:

• CCS, CPC, RHIA or RHIT

Credential Note: CCS or CCA with 5+ yrs experience

Pay Range

$22.22 to $39.12 Based On Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to 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 or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.