Florida Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support the healthcare team, the full-time Florida Licensed Inpatient Coder will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient medical records, ensuring accurate DRG assignment and collaborating with clinical documentation improvement teams, all while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient medical records based on clinical documentation
• Ensure accurate DRG assignment reflecting patient acuity and severity of illness
• Maintain productivity standards to support revenue cycle performance and participate in quality reviews

Required qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of acute care hospital inpatient coding experience or completion of AdventHealth inpatient coding training
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding and inpatient reimbursement processes
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and identify coding risks