Remote Inpatient Medical Record Coder (ICD-10/DRG)

Cedars-Sinai; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

403(B) plan

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is hiring an Hospital Inpatient Coder in Colorado Springs to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing documentation and determining DRG sequencing. You will work with EPIC systems and the CDI team to ensure complete and accurate coding profiles.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of coding in a healthcare setting and professional coding certifications at hire. Competitive benefits including health/dental insurance and a 403(b) are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience doing code assignment in a healthcare setting performing similar coding duties required.
• Registered Health Info Tech, Registered Health Info Admin, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Coding Specialist, or Certified Coding Specialist Phys required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing documentation and follow coding guidelines.
• Identify principal diagnosis, comorbidities/complications, and present on admission indicators; determine code sequencing for DRG.
• Abstract data for reporting into EMR systems (EPIC CS-Link, HB, PB modules, Solventum 360Encompass, etc.).
• Apply knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG concepts and SDOH, HCC, and severity indicators.
• Communicate with CDI team to align clinical and coding approaches for complete coding profile.
• Resolve complex inpatient edits/alerts with current guidelines within assignment/specialty.
• Translates medical records into standardized codes for Cedars-Sinai Health System and affiliates.

Education

Registered Health Info Tech

Registered Health Info Admin

Certified Professional Coder

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Coding Specialist Phys

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is hiring an Hospital Inpatient Coder in Colorado Springs to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing documentation and determining DRG sequencing. You will work with EPIC systems and the CDI team to ensure complete and accurate coding profiles.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of coding in a healthcare setting and professional coding certifications at hire. Competitive benefits including health/dental insurance and a 403(b) are offered.