Inpatient Coder III - Remote

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Franklin (TN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with match

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an Inpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient records remotely.

You will ensure compliance with coding guidelines, payer rules, and corporate standards while collaborating with CDI teams to optimize documentation and reimbursement. The role requires 1 year inpatient coding experience, familiarity with EHR systems, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Health Information Management or related preferred.
• 1 year coding certification in HIM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remote inpatient coding for CHS-supported hospitals, reviewing EMR and provider documentation to assign accurate codes.
• Ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, payer rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Submit queries to providers for documentation clarification when needed to ensure coding accuracy.
• Collaborate with CDI teams to ensure complete and compliant coding based on clinical documentation.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy benchmarks, aiming for high coding accuracy per corporate standards.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

CDI best practices

EHR systems experience

Independent remote work

Analytical & communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate degree in HIM or related

1-year coding certification

Tools

3M

EPIC

Meditech

Cerner

Job description

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.

• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits: A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.

• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling

• Future Security: 401(k) with matching.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient medical records, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and corporate standards. This role supports Health Information Management (HIM) Central Services and works to review inpatient documentation, apply accurate codes, and collaborate with clinical documentation integrity (CDI) teams to optimize coding accuracy and financial integrity.

Essential Functions

• Performs remote inpatient coding for CHS-supported hospitals, reviewing electronic medical records (EMR) and provider documentation to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.

• Ensures compliance with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines, payer-specific rules, and regulatory requirements.

• Submits queries to providers for documentation clarification when necessary to ensure coding specificity and clinical accuracy.

• Collaborates with CDI teams to ensure complete, compliant, and accurate coding based on available clinical documentation.

• Maintains productivity and accuracy benchmarks, achieving a 95% coding accuracy rate while meeting corporate productivity standards.

• Consults with the Manager or other available resources to resolve complex coding issues and discrepancies.

• Identifies documentation deficiencies or potential opportunities for physician education and process improvement.

• Assists with coding audits and quality reviews, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and corporate policies.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and HIM privacy regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required

• Associate Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a related field preferred or

• One (1) year coding certification in Health Information Management preferred

• 1-3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital or health system including coding complex cardiac and neuroscience procedures required

• Experience with virtual desktop image, electronic medical record systems, encoding systems as well as word processing and spreadsheet software required

• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient coding, with knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG reimbursement methodologies preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding principles, guidelines, and reimbursement methodologies.

• Familiarity with CDI best practices and clinical indicators for accurate documentation and coding.

• Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) and coding software (e.g., 3M, EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, or other HIM platforms).

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, meeting productivity and accuracy expectations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to collaborate with physicians, CDI teams, and coding managers.

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient data privacy standards.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – AHIMA required or

• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician AHIMA required or

• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator AHIMA required

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) – AAPC preferred

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS operates 69 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds and approximately 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.