Remote Inpatient Coding & Revenue Integrity Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Illinois; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Illinois is seeking a Revenue Cycle Coding Edit Specialist to focus on inpatient record abstraction and precise medical coding, impacting data retrieval and reimbursement accuracy. This remote role requires strong HIM expertise and independent work habits.

You will code inpatient and outpatient accounts, review documentation across EMRs, and ensure compliance with coding standards while meeting quality metrics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with an Associate's degree in HIM/HIT.
• Must hold one of CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certifications.
• 2+ years inpatient medical coding experience in a hospital or multi-facility setting.
• Remote work proficiency.
• Proficient with encoder systems and EMR software (Optum eCAC, Solventum, Epic, Cerner, Meditech).
• CDIP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns codes from ICD inpatient classifications and creates MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignments per guidelines and compliance.
• Abstract additional data elements from inpatient records and administrative codes.
• Review medical documentation across EMRs to address coding edits and requests from Patient Financial Services to meet DNFC KPI metrics.
• Code all service lines for inpatient and outpatient accounts.
• Communicate effectively, stay organized, and manage time efficiently.
• Adhere to AAPC/AHIMA ethical coding standards.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Remote work

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED with Associate's in HIM/HIT (preferred)

CCS/RHIT/RHIA certification (required)

Bachelor's degree in HIM (preferred)

Tools

Optum eCAC

Solventum

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Illinois is seeking a Revenue Cycle Coding Edit Specialist to focus on inpatient record abstraction and precise medical coding, impacting data retrieval and reimbursement accuracy. This remote role requires strong HIM expertise and independent work habits.

You will code inpatient and outpatient accounts, review documentation across EMRs, and ensure compliance with coding standards while meeting quality metrics.