Inpatient Coder

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

. Review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG classifications .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLansing • Michigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG classifications, while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining high-quality standards. Proficient in data extraction and analysis for billing and clinical documentation improvement.

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Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingClinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)Computer-Assisted Coding

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM ClassificationICD-10-PCS ClassificationMS-DRG ClassificationAPR-DRG ClassificationClinical Data AnalysisCoding Guidelines ApplicationPrincipal Diagnosis CaptureCo-existing Conditions CaptureCase Complexity DeterminationPresent-on-Admission Indicators

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeComputer-Assisted CodingEncoder/Grouper

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)AHIMA MembershipAAPC Membership

Industry Keywords

Inpatient CodingHealthcare ComplianceQuality StandardsKey Performance IndicatorsAcademic Medical Center

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG classifications
Extract, analyze, and abstract clinical and required facility data for billing, POA and PSI indicators, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance, and marketing
Verify patient discharge disposition and assign appropriate present-on-admission indicators
Determine case complexity using clinical knowledge of diseases and procedures
Research complex diagnoses and procedures and apply correct coding guidelines
Capture principal diagnoses, co-existing conditions, and principal procedures for inpatient admissions
Collaborate with CDI specialists and DRG compliance auditors to query providers and clarify documentation
Sequence codes to accurately capture severity of illness and risk of mortality
Attend meetings, in-services, educational sessions, and required annual learning programs
Maintain established quality, productivity, and key performance indicator standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Member of the AHIMA or AAPC in good standing, with paid dues and required continuing education completed
Minimum one (1) year recent facility coding experience
Per diem candidates must have minimum three (3) years of recent inpatient coding experience
High School Diploma/GED
Must pass departmental coding testing with a score of 80% or better
Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM/PCS — preferred
Microsoft Office skills and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — preferred
Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper — preferred