Inpatient Coder III

MaineHealth; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MaineHealth Corporate (100% remote) is seeking an Inpatient Coder III to identify and accurately assign 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or science-based degree preferred.
• One year inpatient coding experience or completion of inpatient coding apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign ICD diagnostic and ICD procedural codes after reviewing provider documentation.
• Abstract demographic and clinical information for inpatient records for data collection and reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and coding protocols.

Skills

ICD coding

Inpatient coding

Detail oriented

Education

RHIT/RHIA/RN/CIC/CCS/CPC certifications

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Corporate (100% remote)

Professional - Nonclinical

Req #: 84078

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: Diploma 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

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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).