HIM Hospital Inpatient Coding Analyst

IMH

Coding Analyst for HIM overseeing inpatient and same day surgery coding processes at Intermountain Health. Responsible for interpreting provider documentation and providing coding expertise.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $48 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The HIM Hospital Inpatient & Same Day Surgery Coding Analyst deciphers and interprets provider documentation in the health record and assigns diagnostic information using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for a complex range of acute care services for Intermountain Health.
The analyst also performs audits, provides feedback, and advanced training to clinical teams and physicians on ICD-10 and CPT coding best practices.
Reviews and analyzes inpatient medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance for Same Day Surgery, Observation and Inpatient acute services at Intermountain Health.
Performs coding at an advanced level of complexity for inpatient hospitals including governmental and/or payer specific requirements, charts with extended stay length, multiple surgeries, and numerous consultations.
Queries physicians and other clinical staff for clarification or documentation when needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC.
Demonstrates expert level ability to understand and compliantly apply complex coding and billing requirements.
Strong knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, medical acronyms, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology and ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and APR-DRG classification systems.
Ability to complete and pass internal coding exam.
Demonstrated proficiency in using coding software, electronic health records, and other health information systems.
Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit
Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSCPT codingcoding auditsmedical record analysiscoding compliancebilling requirementsmedical terminologyanatomyphysiology

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsindependent workcollaborative workfeedback provisiontrainingclarification querying

Certifications

Coding Certification from AHIMACoding Certification from AAPC