Referral Associate, Per Diem

Adventist Health; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking an experienced Health Information Coding Analyst II to join our remote coding team. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and MS-DRG/APR-DRG groupings for inpatient encounters across multiple facilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance for optimal reimbursement.

The role requires 3–5 years of ICD-10/CPT coding experience and a diploma or coding credential. Candidates must reside in the United States and be able to work remotely with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Education or credentialing in health information and coding.
• 3–5 years of ICD-10-CM/CPT coding experience.
• Experience with inpatient coding and DRG groupings.

Responsibilities

• Review and code inpatient encounters with ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG groupings.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely coding for reimbursement and reporting.
• Perform related duties as assigned; adapt to inpatient/outpatient coding components.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Inpatient coding

CPT coding

MS-DRG/APR-DRG groupings

Remote work adaptability

Education

Diploma in health information / coding program

AHIMA/AAPC credential exam completion

Job description

Remote US

Job Description

Join our team at Regions Hospital as a Health Information Coding Analyst II. Our multi‑hospital health system is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to join our remote coding team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes and MS‑DRG/APR‑DRG groupings for inpatient encounters across several acute‑care facilities. You will ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and timely completion to support quality reporting, reimbursement, and organizational performance.

This position:

• Completes coding analysis of each individual patient stay.
• Provides accurate diagnoses, procedures and other relevant data base information for optimal financial reimbursement, collection of unique and pertinent information and accumulation of statistical data.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Some components of the major job duties and tasks may not pertain to your position, some are inpatient coding specific, and some are outpatient coding specific.

Work schedule: FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly) Remote, Monday-Friday Flexible. Candidates must live in MN, WI, IA, ND, or SD.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Diploma or program in health information, completion of a coding specialist program or successful completion of AHIMA or AAPC coding credential exam.
• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in ICD-10/CPT coding.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: CCA (Certified Coding Associate), CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), HCS (Homecare Coding Specialist), CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based), RHIT (registered health information technician), or RHIA (registered health information administrator)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma or health information or completion of a coding specialist program.