Pediatric Inpatient Coder: Complex Hospital & Surgical Codes

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking an Inpatient Hospital Coder in Orlando, FL to assess documentation and accurately assign codes for hospital and professional services using CPT and ICD-10-CM guidelines. The role requires attention to payer rules for commercial and Medicaid, with experience across multiple specialty lines.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree with CCS/RHIT/RHIA credentials and 3–5 years of coding experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology and anatomy/physiology required.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines essential.
• Experience with hospital-based coding across multiple surgical service lines.

Responsibilities

• Code for hospital and professional sessions across CPT/ICD-10-CM.
• Ensure coding accuracy to minimize rework and payer denials.
• Maintain production and quality standards for all coded encounters.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

Attention to detail

CPT ICD-10-CM coding

Hospital coding experience

Education

Associate's degree preferred

CCS RHIT RHIA certification

Job description

Nemours is seeking an Inpatient Hospital Coder in Orlando, FL to assess documentation and accurately assign codes for hospital and professional services using CPT and ICD-10-CM guidelines. The role requires attention to payer rules for commercial and Medicaid, with experience across multiple specialty lines.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree with CCS/RHIT/RHIA credentials and 3–5 years of coding experience.