Senior Inpatient Coder — DRG Expert & Trainer

CommonSpirit Health; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an experienced Coder III to code and abstract complex inpatient records, ensuring data integrity and accurate reimbursements. You will mentor staff, support audits, and assist with DRG denials and billing inquiries.

You will collaborate with Coding School Trainers and management to provide ongoing education and process improvements across the Coding Service Center.

Qualifications

• Two to four years inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Current AHIMA credentials (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC/CIC/CPC-H/CPC) or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Competency in inpatient coding guidelines and related guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Advanced knowledge of Coding Clinic Guidelines and ICD-10/ICD-PCS; disease management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract inpatient records and assign DRGs per official guidelines and policies.
• Review coding for revenue cycle, perform audits, and draft DRG-related appeals when needed.
• Serve as liaison between inpatient coding, CDIS, and Revenue Management to identify trends and resolve issues.
• Answer complex coding questions and troubleshoot system or billing edits per regs.
• Facilitate training sessions and conduct quality audits to improve reimbursement.
• Assist management with personnel tasks and promote a professional team environment.

Skills

Inpatient coding

DRG assignments

Coding guidelines

ICD-10/ICD-PCS

3M knowledge

Audits and denials

Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an experienced Coder III to code and abstract complex inpatient records, ensuring data integrity and accurate reimbursements. You will mentor staff, support audits, and assist with DRG denials and billing inquiries.

You will collaborate with Coding School Trainers and management to provide ongoing education and process improvements across the Coding Service Center.