Inpatient Coder III - Remote

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation seeks an experienced Inpatient Coder to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance across coding guidelines and payer rules.

The role collaborates with CDI teams, reviews documentation, and supports audits while maintaining high productivity and privacy standards in a remote work setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in HIM or related field preferred.
• 1 year inpatient coding experience required.
• Experience with EHR systems and coding software.
• Knowledge of MS-DRG/APR-DRG reimbursement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs remote inpatient coding for CHS-supported hospitals, reviewing 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 and compliant coding based on available clinical documentation.
• Maintains productivity and accuracy benchmarks, aiming for high coding accuracy while meeting corporate standards.
• Assists with coding audits and quality reviews, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and policies.
• Maintains HIPAA/privacy compliance and confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS knowledge

CDI knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Education

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

Coding certification (CCS/RHIT/RHIA) preferred

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.