Inpatient Coder II

CommonSpirit Health; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Inpatient Coder II to accurately code and abstract complex inpatient records for reimbursement and research. You will use the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure coding meets strict quality and productivity standards across facilities.

Applicants should have advanced inpatient coding expertise, familiarity with complex diagnostic and procedure codes, and the ability to maintain high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of coding experience or two years plus internal coding program.
• AHIMA or AAPC credentialing required or must be certified within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes and DRG using current coding standards for inpatient accounts.
• Code all high-dollar accounts (> $100K) and perform interim/rehab coding as needed.
• Abstract relevant data from inpatient records into the system and monitor queues.
• Code across all inpatient service lines and meet quality/productivity standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency with 3M encoder and EMR.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P)

AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC)

Tools

3M encoder

EMR system

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Inpatient Coder II, you will code and abstract complex inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research, directly contributing to our organization's financial health and mission.

Every day you will meticulously code and enter diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated system using the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure all coding meets advanced quality and productivity standards across all facilities.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced inpatient coding expertise, a strong understanding of complex diagnostic and procedure codes, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet high productivity and quality standards within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

• Accurately assigns codes from the current Coding and Indexing systems for inpatient accounts, creates DRG assignments while adhering to coding guidelines, regulations, and a compliance plan.
• Responsible for coding all high dollar accounts (defined as >$100K), including interim coding accounts and rehabilitation accounts.
• Accurately abstracts pertinent information from inpatient records into the designated computer system and utilizes reports/work queues effectively for follow up.
• Must be able to code all service lines of IP accounts.
• Meets quality and productivity standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency of designated coding and abstracting system, 3M encoder, online resources, and electronic medical record (EMR).

Eligible Remote Locations

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

• Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado
• Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana
• Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana
• Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico
• North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina
• South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah
• Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of coding experience or two (2) years of experience and successful completion of the organizations internal coding program
• AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC) or must be certified within one (1) year of hire

Preferred

• Associate Degree

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$27.86 - $47.28 /hour