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 9/18/2026full-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 official guidelines and maintaining high standards of accuracy and productivity. Proficient in collaborating with clinical documentation improvement specialists and utilizing computer-assisted coding tools to enhance coding efficiency.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingCertified Coding Specialist (CCS)Computer-Assisted CodingCoding Compliance

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Hard Skills

Medical Record Documentation ReviewClinical Data AnalysisCoding Accuracy MaintenancePrincipal Diagnosis CaptureCase Complexity DeterminationPOA Indicator AssignmentCoding Guidelines AdherenceSeverity of Illness SequencingData AbstractionInpatient Coding Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Optum CACMicrosoft OfficeEncoder/Grouper

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Industry Keywords

AHIMAAAPCMS-DRGAPR-DRGCompliance StandardsFinancial PlanningClinical Documentation ImprovementHealthcare Coding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG codes
Extract, review, analyze, and abstract clinical and facility-required data
Translate clinical data into codes for hospital billing, POA and PSI indicators, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance, and marketing
Verify patient discharge disposition and assign appropriate present on admission (POA) indicators
Determine case complexity using clinical knowledge of diseases, procedures, diagnostics, treatment, and prognosis
Research complex diagnoses and procedures to apply correct coding
Capture principal diagnosis, co-existing conditions, and principal procedure 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
Follow official coding guidelines, AHIMA ethics, AHA Coding Clinics, CMS directives, and regulatory requirements
Utilize Optum CAC according to established workflow
Maintain coding accuracy, quality, productivity, and performance standards
Attend required meetings, in-services, educational sessions, and annual learning programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Member of 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
Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM/PCS preferred
Microsoft Office skills and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
Previous experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper preferred
Must maintain required quality, productivity, and key performance indicator standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment consideration
Required annual learning programs and continued education
In-services, staff meetings, educational sessions, and professional development opportunities