Feb 06, 2026

Inpatient Coder 3 Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

Job Description

Join to apply for the Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available) role at Wellstar Health System How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Overview The IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD‑10‑CM diagnostic and ICD‑10‑PCS/CPT‑4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely. Responsibilities Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of 95% accuracy Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD‑10‑CM diagnostic and ICD‑10‑PCS/CPT‑4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC Meets productivity standards Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to: Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1‑2 business days) Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible Completes assigned work by goal date Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts Other tasks as assigned Serves as a mentor to new coders Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct Required Minimum Education High School Education, GED, or equivalent Completed anatomy and physiology course(s) Required Minimum Experience Minimum 7 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience Required Minimum Skills Must have demonstrated maintenance of a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles Ability to work in a remote environment Computer/data entry experience Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word) Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s) Cert Coding Spec 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Cert Prof Coder 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Cert Prof Coder - Hospital OP 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Reg Health Information Admin 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Reg Health Information Tech 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Additional Licenses and Certifications AAPC Preferred Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellstar Health System by 2x. Get notified about new Medical Coder jobs in Atlanta, GA . #J-18808-Ljbffr