Oct 08, 2026

Inpatient Coder II

Job Description

Inpatient Coder IIInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all facilities.Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:AlabamaArizonaArkansasColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMissouriMississippiNebraskaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWest VirginiaWyomingIn addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:High School Diploma/G.E.D. RequiredAssociates Degree PreferredA minimum of 4 years coding experience preferably in an inpatient acute care setting or a minimum of 2 years' experience and successful completion of the organizations internal coding program.Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problemsExperience successfully working in a remote environment, preferredDemonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and Coding ModifiersKnowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e.3M)Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within One Year of hire.Physical Requirements Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantlyWith more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.