Inpatient ICD-10 Coder & DRG Specialist

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid PTO from Day One

403-B retirement plan

Parental Leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida seeks an inpatient coding specialist to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for acute care records, ensuring accurate DRG and compliance with IPPS and payer rules.

You will review documentation, identify MCC/CC capture opportunities, collaborate with CDI and coding teams, and maintain productivity to support revenue cycle. Requires CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC and 2+ years inpatient coding.

Qualifications

• 2+ years acute care hospital inpatient coding or completion of AdventHealth inpatient coding training
• Certifications CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC required
• Proficient with ICD-10-CM/PCS and IPPS rules
• Understanding of CDI processes and documentation requirements
• Ability to identify coding and documentation risks
• Ability to write compliant queries
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient records
• Ensure accurate DRG assignment reflecting acuity
• Review documentation for MCC/CC capture opportunities
• Maintain productivity and turnaround standards for DNFB/revenue cycle
• Apply coding guidelines and payer rules for compliance
• Identify documentation gaps and liaise with CDI
• Incorporate audit feedback into daily coding practice
• Participate in quality reviews and respond to findings
• Keep current knowledge of coding updates and regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Interpret clinical documentation

ICD-10-CM coding

CDI processes

Identify coding risks

Write compliant queries

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-team collaboration

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida seeks an inpatient coding specialist to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for acute care records, ensuring accurate DRG and compliance with IPPS and payer rules.

You will review documentation, identify MCC/CC capture opportunities, collaborate with CDI and coding teams, and maintain productivity to support revenue cycle. Requires CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC and 2+ years inpatient coding.