Coder III

CommonSpirit Health • Englewood, CO

1d • Remote

About The Position

As our Coder III, you will serve in an expert-level capacity, responsible for coding and abstracting complex inpatient records to support accurate data retrieval, reimbursement, research, and analysis. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and data integrity across the organization. Every day, you will act as a primary resource for hospital staff and fellow coding team members by resolving billing-related inquiries and addressing coding follow-ups. Additionally, you will support leadership with critical administrative tasks, including managing DRG denials, navigating claim edits, conducting internal audits, and overseeing CHA data submissions. To be successful in this role, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to provide mentorship and hands-on guidance to others. This includes working closely with Coding School Trainers to facilitate high-level inpatient training and collaborating with management to provide ongoing coding education and process improvements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Required
• A minimum of two (2) - four (4) years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting
• Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC) required and maintained OR must acquire certification within 6 months of hire
• Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines as well as other inpatient coding guidelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Coding Clinic Guidelines, and advanced technical knowledge with coding competency in ICD-10, ICD PCS and Nosology
• Advance knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e. 3M)

Responsibilities

• Accurately code and abstract inpatient records and assign DRGs in compliance with official coding guidelines, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Support the revenue cycle by performing detailed coding reviews, conducting audits, and drafting appeal letters to resolve DRG denials and billing disputes.
• Act as a key liaison between the inpatient coding team, CDIS, and Revenue Management departments to identify trends, resolve issues, and ensure consistent communication.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to answer complex coding questions and troubleshoot system or billing-related edits in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate training sessions and conduct quality audits to promote accurate reimbursement practices, providing constructive feedback to improve team performance.
• Assist management with personnel-related tasks and foster a professional, team-oriented environment that aligns with the values and goals of the Coding Service Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED