Senior Inpatient Coder — Remote, Growth & Training

Essentia Health; Minnesota; Remote; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and training

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Hospital Coding professional to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for complex inpatient accounts in Minnesota. The role ensures accurate reimbursement and collaborates with Clinical Documentation Integrity and clinicians to optimize documentation quality and coding accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a completed coding program, AHIMA or AAPC credentialing, and inpatient coding experience.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a coding program with ICD-10-CM/PCS coursework.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification preferred and inpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Review health records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRG.
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate coding queries.
• Ensure 95% accuracy and timely inpatient coding.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity and clinicians.

Skills

Inpatient coding

DRG coding

Education

Coding program completion

Tools

Epic experience

3M Encoder experience

Computer Assisted Coding experience

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Hospital Coding professional to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for complex inpatient accounts in Minnesota. The role ensures accurate reimbursement and collaborates with Clinical Documentation Integrity and clinicians to optimize documentation quality and coding accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a completed coding program, AHIMA or AAPC credentialing, and inpatient coding experience.