Coder, Hospital Inpatient

SSM Health

19h • Remote

About The Position

Your inpatient coding expertise helps ensure the right care, the right documentation, and the right outcomes for patients. Join a mission‑driven organization where your work directly supports clinical quality and patient safety—and where you’re supported by engaged leaders and a collaborative team that values accuracy, partnership, and doing the work the right way. Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Two years inpatient coding experience
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Nice To Haves

• CCS, RHIA and/or RHIT preferred

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for inpatient hospital accounts.
• Coordinates with the clinical documentation and quality teams to ensure validation of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG), patient safety indicators, and hospital acquired conditions are supported by physician documentation to support appropriate coding
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
• Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees