Hospital Inpatient Coder

Cedars-Sinai

Hospital inpatient coder assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for Cedars-Sinai medical care. Reviewing records, determining DRGs, and collaborating with CDI teams.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44 - $68 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, with a strong understanding of MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodologies. Proficient in collaborating with clinical teams to enhance documentation and coding accuracy while applying current coding guidelines.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingMS-DRG KnowledgeCertified Professional CoderElectronic Medical Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Code AssignmentData AbstractionDocumentation ImprovementComplex Edit ResolutionClinical Coding

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

EPIC CS-LinkEPIC HB/PB ModulesSolventum 360EncompassSolventum Standalone EncoderSelect Coder

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Health Info TechRegistered Health Info AdminCertified Coding SpecialistCertified Coding Spec Phys

Industry Keywords

Social Determinants of HealthHierarchical ConditionsSeverity Impacting ConditionsAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical documentation and health information and assign applicable ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes
Identify principal diagnoses, comorbidities/complications, present-on-admission indicators, and sequence codes to determine the appropriate DRG
Abstract required data elements for reporting and statistical capture
Apply industry requirements for category coding and assess impacts such as SDOH and PSI
Resolve complex inpatient edits and alerts using current guidelines
Communicate with Clinical Documentation Integrity team members regarding complex clinical scenarios
Translate medical records, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment into standardized codes
Collaborate with the CDI team to align clinical and coding approaches
Identify documentation improvement opportunities and seek clarification from physicians
Enter coded and abstracted information into assigned systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 3 years’ work experience doing code assignment in a healthcare setting performing similar coding duties
Registered Health Info Tech, Registered Health Info Admin, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Coding Specialist, or Certified Coding Spec Phys required upon hire
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
Knowledge of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG) and All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG)
Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Hierarchical Conditions (HCC), and severity impacting conditions
Experience with electronic medical/health systems and coding applications such as EPIC (CS-Link), EPIC HB/PB modules, Solventum 360Encompass, Solventum Standalone Encoder, and Select Coder
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical practice
Ability to apply current coding guidelines and resolve complex inpatient edits/alerts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Health care and dental insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Paid vacation
Dynamic, inclusive work environment