Senior Inpatient Coder – ICD-10 Specialist (Remote)

CHRISTUS Health; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to maintain ICD-10-CM/PCS coding accuracy of 95%+ across inpatient encounters, by reviewing clinical documentation and results. You will abstract data into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems, verify dispositions and physician data, and collaborate with HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists to support accurate billing and reduce denials.

The role requires coding certification (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA) and 3–5 years inpatient coding in acute care;

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; AHIMA coding program preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCA certification is required or preferred for this role.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with Epic, Meditech, 3M/360, OneContent and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for inpatient diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.
• Abstract data from source documents into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems.
• Validate admit orders and discharge dispositions to ensure accurate records.
• Manage coding queues and re-assign accounts as needed to maintain productivity.
• Query providers for missing or unclear documentation to support accurate coding.
• Participate in internal/external audits and collaborate with CDI Specialists.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Remote work ability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHIMA coding certificate program preferred

Tools

Epic

Meditech

3M/360

OneContent

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to maintain ICD-10-CM/PCS coding accuracy of 95%+ across inpatient encounters, by reviewing clinical documentation and results. You will abstract data into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems, verify dispositions and physician data, and collaborate with HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists to support accurate billing and reduce denials.

The role requires coding certification (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA) and 3–5 years inpatient coding in acute care;