Senior Hospital Inpatient Coder

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Senior Hospital Inpatient Coder to code the most complex inpatient encounters in a leading academic health system. This fully remote position supports academic medicine, quality reporting, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with providers and CDI teams.

Ideal candidates have recent experience coding complex inpatient cases in major academic medical centers or Level I trauma environments, with CPC certification and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient coding experience.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
• Experience with trauma, transplant, critical care coding.
• Ability to work remotely with independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG/APR-DRG, POA, and discharge codes for complex inpatient cases.
• Review records involving trauma, transplant, critical care, and surgical services.
• Apply advanced medical terminology and disease understanding to coding.
• Maintain standards for coding quality, productivity, accuracy, and turnaround times.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS

MS-DRG/APR-DRG

POA indicators

Epic EHR

Telework/Remote work

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPC certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Solventum 360 CAC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your expertise in inpatient coding does more than support reimbursement. It drives clinical accuracy, quality reporting, regulatory compliance, and data integrity across a leading academic health system. This is an opportunity to apply advanced coding knowledge in a highly specialized environment while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role.

As a Senior Hospital Inpatient Coder, you will review and code some of the most complex inpatient encounters in academic medicine, including trauma, transplant, critical care, and advanced medical and surgical cases. This role is ideal for experienced inpatient facility coders who thrive in a high-acuity environment, value autonomy, and are committed to coding excellence.

The Role

In this highly independent position, you will serve as a trusted coding expert responsible for the accurate assignment of inpatient facility codes and classification systems that support quality outcomes, compliance, and organizational performance. Working remotely, you will collaborate with providers, CDI professionals, coding leadership, auditors, and revenue cycle stakeholders to ensure coding accuracy and integrity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, POA indicators, discharge disposition codes, and other required coding elements for complex inpatient encounters.
• Review highly specialized inpatient records involving trauma, transplant, critical care, and other complex medical and surgical services.
• Apply advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and complex disease processes.
• Maintain departmental standards for coding quality, productivity, accuracy, and turnaround times.
• Communicate effectively with providers, CDI specialists, auditors, coding leadership, and revenue cycle teams.
• Participate in coding education, quality initiatives, workflow improvement efforts, and revenue cycle optimization projects.
• Utilize Epic EHR, Solventum 360 CAC, and Microsoft applications to support efficient coding workflows.
• Work independently in a teleworking environment while managing priorities and meeting established deadlines.

The ideal candidate brings recent experience coding highly complex inpatient cases within a major academic medical center or Level I trauma environment and can contribute with minimal onboarding or training.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic health system where clinical excellence, education, innovation, and research come together to shape the future of healthcare. As a member of the Health Information Management team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the clinical data that supports patient care, quality outcomes, and financial performance.

Highlights of this opportunity include:

• Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from home full time.
• Flexible scheduling, allowing experienced coders to independently manage their workflow.
• Exposure to a high-acuity academic medical center caring for some of the region's most complex patients.
• Opportunities to develop and maintain expertise in specialized services such as trauma, transplant, critical care, and advanced medical and surgical specialties.
• Ongoing access to professional development, coding education, and continuous learning opportunities.
• The ability to contribute beyond coding through quality improvement initiatives, workflow enhancements, and revenue cycle optimization efforts.
• A collaborative culture that values accountability, expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced inpatient coders who want to apply their skills in a sophisticated healthcare environment while maintaining the flexibility of remote work.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Although this position is fully remote, UVA Health's home in Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life and a strong sense of community. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is known for its scenic outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture scene, acclaimed restaurants, historic charm, and family-friendly atmosphere. Combined with access to a world-class academic medical center, Charlottesville provides an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and personal well-being.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant coding experience required.

Licensure: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $45.68 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.