Inpatient Coder

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

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

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLansing • Michigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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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 coding, while ensuring compliance with documentation standards and quality metrics. Collaborates effectively with clinical teams to enhance documentation accuracy and coding integrity.

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

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Hard Skills

Medical Record Documentation ReviewAbstracting Clinical DataCoding Guidelines ApplicationCase Complexity DeterminationPrincipal Diagnosis CaptureSeverity of Illness CodingRisk of Mortality CodingPresent-On-Admission IndicatorsInpatient Coding ExperienceQuality and Productivity Standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Optum CACMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

DRG ComplianceClinical Documentation SpecialistsFinancial PlanningComplianceStatistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG codes
Abstract clinical and required facility data accurately for billing, POA and PSI indicators, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance, and marketing
Verify 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 diagnosis, co-existing conditions, and principal procedure for inpatient admissions
Collaborate with the CDI team, Clinical Documentation Specialists, DRG Compliance Auditors, and providers to clarify documentation
Sequence codes to capture accurate Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality
Use Optum CAC according to established workflow
Attend required meetings, in-services, educational sessions, and 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 dues paid 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
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS
Experience in a major academic medical center is preferred
Microsoft Office skills and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred
Previous experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper is preferred