Coder Specialist – Inpatient

Advocate Aurora Health

. Review complex inpatient documentation at a highly skilled and proficient level .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $33 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, along with a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Capable of collaborating with clinical teams to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining high productivity and quality metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Coding Certification Issued By AAPC Or AHIMAAdvanced Proficiency In ICD, CPT, And HCPCS Coding Guidelines7 Years' Experience In Inpatient CodingExcellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsExperience In Revenue Cycle Processes

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingMedical TerminologyAnatomyPhysiologyClinical Documentation ImprovementHealth Information WorkflowsCoding Standards

Soft Skills

Excellent Organization SkillsExcellent Analytical SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Work IndependentlyInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

EMRComputer Assisted Coding SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeElectronic Coding Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Coding Certification Issued By AAPC Or AHIMA

Industry Keywords

Inpatient DocumentationOfficial Coding GuidelinesFederal RegulationsInsurance RegulationsDRGsPayer AuditsPatient-Record ConfidentialityContinuing EducationQuality StandardsProductivity Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review complex inpatient documentation at a highly skilled and proficient level
Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
Ensure correct code selection according to Official Coding Guidelines and federal and insurance regulations
Use an EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software
Adhere to organizational and department policies and procedures
Code high-dollar and long-length-of-stay cases for all patient types
Research coding topics and issues and follow query guidelines and coding standards
Obtain clarification of inaccurate documentation as appropriate
Serve as a subject matter expert to coding leaders and peers
Recommend policy and procedure modifications to align with government regulations
Maintain continuing education through webinars, CPT Assistant guidelines, and coding clinics
Apply AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Quality teams to match DRGs
Reconcile Medicare cases with working DRGs from a CDI perspective
Communicate with clinicians about disease processes to ensure accurate coding
Participate in payer audits and meetings as a coding resource
Attend clinical team meetings regarding code updates for complex specialties
Maintain patient-record confidentiality and report perceived non-compliant practices
Meet or exceed departmental quality standards of 95% or more and productivity standards of 100%
Achieve productivity expectations supporting discharged not final billed (DNFB)
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Coding Certification issued by AAPC or AHIMA
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field
Typically requires 7 years' experience inpatient coding in an acute care tertiary facility
Experience in revenue cycle processes, Clinical Documentation Improvement, research, and health information workflows
Advanced proficiency in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic mail, and electronic coding systems or applications
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills
Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively
Must be able to sit for extended periods and continuously concentrate
May be required to travel to other sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program