Inpatient Surgical Coding Specialist

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks a seasoned inpatient hospital coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, ensure accurate DRG decisions, and improve revenue cycle outcomes. You will review clinical documentation, identify risks, and query for clarity to maintain compliant, high-quality coding practices.

The role requires 4+ years in acute care coding with PCS expertise or completion of AdventHealth inpatient surgical coding training, plus CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv (Required).
• 4+ years acute care hospital coding including heavy PCS coding of complex surgeries, or 4 years of hospital coding and AdventHealth inpatient surgical coding training (Required).
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR RHIA OR RHIT OR CPC (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient records.
• Ensures accurate DRG assignment reflecting procedures performed and patient acuity.
• Reviews documentation to validate coding, sequencing, and clinical alignment.
• Maintains productivity and turnaround time standards to support DNFB reduction and revenue cycle performance.
• Applies coding guidelines, regulatory requirements (IPPS, CMS) and payer rules for compliant coding.
• Identifies documentation gaps related to procedures and collaborates with CDI for clarification when appropriate.
• Incorporates audit findings and education into daily coding practice to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Reviews documentation to identify MCC/CC capture opportunity.
• Participate in quality reviews and respond to audit feedback and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of coding updates, PCS guidelines, and regulatory changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpreting clinical docs

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

CDI processes

Documentation risk identification

Query writing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks a seasoned inpatient hospital coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, ensure accurate DRG decisions, and improve revenue cycle outcomes. You will review clinical documentation, identify risks, and query for clarity to maintain compliant, high-quality coding practices.

The role requires 4+ years in acute care coding with PCS expertise or completion of AdventHealth inpatient surgical coding training, plus CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC credentials.