Hospital Inpatient Coder

AAPC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Health System invites applications for a Hospital Inpatient Coder. The role centers on assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing clinical documentation to determine DRG representations of patient stays.

Responsibilities include data abstraction, collaboration with the CDI team, and ensuring accurate coding across MS-DRG and APR-DRG frameworks. A minimum of 3 years’ coding experience and related certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience coding in healthcare settings.
• Proficient in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and health information systems.
• Knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes from documentation per guidelines.
• Identify principal diagnosis, comorbidities, and POD indicators.
• Collaborate with CDI team to align coding approaches and ensure complete profiling.
• Abstract data elements for reporting and statistics in applicable systems.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

Medical record review

EPIC (CS-Link)

Clinical documentation improvement

Team communication

Education

Registered Health Info Tech (RHIT)

Registered Health Info Admin (RHIA)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P)

Tools

EPIC CS-Link

EPIC HB

EPIC PB

Solventum 360Encompass

Solventum Standalone Encoder

Select Coder

Job description

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an amazing benefits package that includes paid time off, health care and a 403(B). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals.

What you will be doing in this role:

Working under the general direction of a coding supervisor, the Hospital Inpatient Coder is responsible for the assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing all appropriate documentation in accordance with standard coding guidelines. The Facility Inpatient Coder identifies the principal diagnosis, comorbidities/complications, present on admission indicators, and determines sequencing of codes to calculate the most appropriate DRG representing the patient stay. The role maintains knowledge of both Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG) and All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG) is required. Additionally, the incumbents maintain knowledge of appropriate capture of codes for statistical purposes such as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Hierarchical Conditions (HCC), and severity impacting conditions.

• Reviews medical documentation/health information within various electronic medical/health system(s) and assigns applicable codes (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS) within productivity and quality standard for area(s) of assignment/specialty (Facility or Professional).
• Abstracts all required data elements for reporting and statistical capture in a timely and accurate manner into the applicable system using the applications appropriate to the work assignment. This may include but not limited to: EPIC (CS-Link), EPIC HB and PB modules, Solventum 360Encompass, Solventum Standalone Encoder, Select Coder, etc.
• Applies basic knowledge of industry requirements of specific category coding and the impact (SDOH, PSI).
• Resolves complex inpatient edits/alerts with consistent accuracy using current guidelines within area(s) of assignment/specialty
• Communicates with Clinical Documentation Integrity Team members regarding complex clinical scenarios to ensure all relevant codes are assigned
• Focuses learning on advanced level concepts
• Translates medical records/health information including diagnoses, procedures and treatment and assigns standardized codes (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, and Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) for patients receiving services within the Cedars Sinai Health System and its affiliates.
• Communicates collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) team to align both clinical and coding approaches to ensure a complete coding profile. References anatomy, physiology, and clinical practice to support code assignment and contribute to CDI discussions.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the health system, medical staff, and enters all coded/abstracted information into the assigned system. Identifies opportunities for documentation improvement and seeks clarity by the physicians.

Approved Remote States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 3 years' work experience doing code assignment in a healthcare setting performing similar coding duties required.
• Registered Health Info Tech, Registered Health Info Admin, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Coding Specialist, or Certified Coding Spec Phys required upon hire.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.