Remote Inpatient Coder III - DRG Expert & Mentor

CommonSpirit Health; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Coder III to code and abstract complex inpatient records, ensuring data integrity for reimbursement, research, and analytics. You will mentor staff, resolve billing inquiries, and support leadership with audits, DRG denials, and process improvements.

The role requires 2–4 years inpatient coding experience, professional credentials or plan to obtain within 6 months, and advanced ICD-10/ICD-PCS expertise.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years inpatient coding experience in acute care
• Must have AHIMA (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P) or AAPC (COC/CIC/CPC-H/CPC) credentials or obtain within 6 months
• Competency in inpatient coding guidelines and related guidelines
• Proficient with Windows applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Advanced knowledge of Coding Clinic Guidelines; ICD-10/ICD-PCS; disease management; anatomy/physiology; pharmacology; coding systems (e.g. 3M)

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract inpatient records and assign DRGs per guidelines and policies
• Conduct coding reviews, audits, and draft DRG denial appeals
• Serve as liaison between inpatient coding, CDIS, and Revenue Management
• Answer complex coding questions and troubleshoot edits per regulatory guidelines
• Facilitate training sessions and quality audits to improve reimbursement
• Assist management with personnel tasks and maintain a professional team environment

Skills

Inpatient coding expertise

Windows proficiency

Coding debate/queries resolution

ICD-10/ICD-PCS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

3M Coding System

Microsoft Office

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Coder III to code and abstract complex inpatient records, ensuring data integrity for reimbursement, research, and analytics. You will mentor staff, resolve billing inquiries, and support leadership with audits, DRG denials, and process improvements.

The role requires 2–4 years inpatient coding experience, professional credentials or plan to obtain within 6 months, and advanced ICD-10/ICD-PCS expertise.