Inpatient Coder III

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Recognition programs

Career growth opportunities

Shift differentials or other incentves

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking an Inpatient Coder III to identify and assign ICD diagnoses and procedures after reviewing provider documentation. You will abstract demographic and clinical data for inpatient records for data collection, reimbursement, research, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an RHIT, RHIA, RN, CIC, CCS or CPC certification and 1 year of inpatient coding experience at an acute care or teaching facility, with a strong commitment to accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, or other science-based degree such as nursing preferred.
• RHIT, RHIA, RN, CIC, CCS or CPC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign ICD diagnostic and ICD procedural codes after review of provider documentation.
• Abstract demographic and clinical information for inpatient records for data collection, reimbursement, research and compliance.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Location: Scarborough, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Corporate
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 83708
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Summary

The Inpatient Coder III role is responsible for identifying and accurately assigning ICD diagnostic and ICD procedural codes after thorough review of provider documentation; and abstracts demographic and clinical information for inpatient records for the purpose of data collection, reimbursement, research and compliance with state and federal regulations and other agencies utilizing established coding principles and protocols.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, or other science-based degree such as nursing preferred.
• License/Certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
• Experience: One year of experience as an inpatient coder at an acute care or academic teaching facility required or successful completion of inpatient coding apprenticeship program. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of an Inpatient Coder II role.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $29.45to $39.84 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

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