Inpatient ICD-10 Coder — Remote & CDI Collaboration

Cedars-Sinai; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Inpatient Coder to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing documentation in accordance with coding guidelines. You will determine DRGs and ensure complete coding profiles using systems like EPIC and Solventum.

The role requires experience with MS-DRG/APR-DRG concepts and collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Integrity team to optimize documentation and code accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in healthcare code assignment.
• Certification in RHIT/RHIA/ CPC/ CCS/ CCSP required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing documentation according to coding guidelines.
• Identify principal diagnosis, comorbidities/complications, and present on admission indicators; determine DRG.
• Maintain knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG; capture of SDOH, HCC, and severity impacting conditions.
• Abstract data for reporting into systems like EPIC, Solventum, and Select Coder.
• Communicate with CDI team to align coding approaches and ensure complete coding profiles.
• Identify opportunities for documentation improvement by consulting physicians.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Registered Health Info Tech

Registered Health Info Admin

Certified Professional Coder

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based

Tools

EPIC CS-Link

EPIC HB/PB modules

Solventum 360Encompass

Solventum Standalone Encoder

Select Coder

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Inpatient Coder to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing documentation in accordance with coding guidelines. You will determine DRGs and ensure complete coding profiles using systems like EPIC and Solventum.

The role requires experience with MS-DRG/APR-DRG concepts and collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Integrity team to optimize documentation and code accuracy.