Remote Inpatient Coder II: Complex Coding & DRG Focus

CommonSpirit Health; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Inpatient Coder II to accurately code and abstract complex inpatient records for reimbursement and research. You will use the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure coding meets strict quality and productivity standards across facilities.

Applicants should have advanced inpatient coding expertise, familiarity with complex diagnostic and procedure codes, and the ability to maintain high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of coding experience or two years plus internal coding program.
• AHIMA or AAPC credentialing required or must be certified within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes and DRG using current coding standards for inpatient accounts.
• Code all high-dollar accounts (> $100K) and perform interim/rehab coding as needed.
• Abstract relevant data from inpatient records into the system and monitor queues.
• Code across all inpatient service lines and meet quality/productivity standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency with 3M encoder and EMR.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P)

AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC)

Tools

3M encoder

EMR system

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Inpatient Coder II to accurately code and abstract complex inpatient records for reimbursement and research. You will use the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure coding meets strict quality and productivity standards across facilities.

Applicants should have advanced inpatient coding expertise, familiarity with complex diagnostic and procedure codes, and the ability to maintain high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.