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Lead Inpatient Medical Coder
Oracle Des Moines, IA, USA
Job Description About the Role: Join our innovative healthcare information management team as a Lead Inpatient Medical Coder. This pivotal position is essential in connecting clinical data with technology, driving the development of advanced AI solutions for medical coding and billing. You will leverage your expertise to significantly influence our product development initiatives. Requirements and Qualifications: At least 3 years of extensive experience in inpatient medical coding within a hospital setting. Expertise in accurately identifying and extracting ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT codes, and their modifiers from patient records. Comprehensive knowledge of the evidence requirements for precise coding. Hands-on experience with grouper software for MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with the billing department on coding-related matters. Up-to-date with the latest ICD-10-CM,...

Feb 05, 2026
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Lead Coder Inpatient- (10k Sign-On Bonus Available)
WellStar Health System Des Moines, IA, USA
divh2Job Title: Lead Inpatient Coder/h2pHow 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 whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in peoples lives./ppThe Lead Inpatient Coder serves as a key expert in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG assignment, providing specialized knowledge and guidance to the Inpatient Coding team. This role is responsible for addressing complex coding questions, reviewing, and resolving external audit findings, and contributing to coding improvement initiatives. Additionally, the Lead Inpatient Coder plays a critical role in delivering ongoing education and training to the coding team, helping to...

Feb 12, 2026
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Medical Coder, Program Integrity
Evolent Des Moines, IA, USA
Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business. Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture. What You'll Be Doing: The Program Integrity Coder- FWA Auditor is responsible for verifying the accuracy of itemized, complex claim review for payment, coding, and billing guidelines in accordance with...

Feb 11, 2026
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Inpatient Coder IV
Intermountain Health Des Moines, IA, USA
Job Description: 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 caregiver provides specific coding expertise in the various fields of NCCI edits, Drugs and Biologicals, Revenue Codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, ICD-10 & CPT codes, DRGs, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology. The analyst also performs audits, provides feedback, and advanced training to clinical teams and physicians on ICD-10 and CPT coding best practices. Essential Functions 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...

Feb 12, 2026
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Inpatient Medical Coder - FT - Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus
Datavant Des Moines, IA, USA
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare. What We're Looking For We're looking for experienced and credentialed inpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate...

Feb 11, 2026
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Outpatient Coder SDS/OBS PRN
Datavant Des Moines, IA, USA
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare. We're looking for experienced and credentialed outpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate for this role possesses...

Feb 11, 2026
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CODER II
Mary Greeley Medical Center Ames, IA, USA
Position Summary Under limited supervision, reviews all documentation in the patient health record to accurately select the appropriate ICD-10-CM / PCS codes and CPT codes. The coder ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities reflect and support patient centered care. Position Responsibilities Unit Specific Position Responsibilities Extensive review of all inpatient and outpatient health records in relation to assignment of appropriate codes that represent classification of diseases and procedures for both DRG and non-DRG based payers and data collection. Collaborates and communicates with the clinical documentation specialists to ensure appropriateness of documentation. Reviews clinical documentation specialist information using Coding and CDI applications. Identifies deficiencies in physician documentation and communicates using the physician query process to request clarifications as needed. Reviews records for accuracy and...

Feb 05, 2026
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Medical Coder
Express Employment Professionals Defunct Ames, IA, USA
Job Full Description Express Employment has partnered with a local Webster City, IA company seeking an experienced Medical Coder to join their team! The ideal candidate for this role should have an upbeat attitude and must be highly organized. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, with a pay rate starting at $19.50/hr, dependent on experience. Environment: 1st shift, Monday-Friday schedule 8:00am-4:30pm This is a medical environment; candidates should have prior healthcare experience and be familiar with medical terminology Business casual clothes are preferred Duties: Completes all required competencies and continually provides all documentation to different departments Identifies and codes hospital and clinic records for reimbursement, research, compliance, etc Reviews medical records to ensure accuracy and confirm each are complete Skills/Experience Required: Demonstrates ability to read, write, and comprehend the contents of a...

Feb 05, 2026
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CODER 3-CERTIFIED
Pella Regional Health Center Pella, IA, USA
JOB SUMMARY: Identifies reviews, interprets, codes and abstracts clinical information from inpatient and/or outpatient records for the purpose of reimbursement, data collection, and compliance with federal regulations and other agencies using established coding principles and procedures. Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities High School Graduate Required certification (RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P) Overall experience will be reviewed in the event there is no certification or certification is a CCA or CPC-A. Required to have a (CPC, CCS, CCS-P) within a year. 3-5 years coding experience preferred. Preferred experience with facility/professional coding with Inpatient, Observation, Surgical (e.g. orthopedics, podiatry, spinal, colon resection, and plastics/breast) Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines. Understanding of reimbursement methodology, federal, state and payer coding documentation and billing requirements...

Feb 05, 2026
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CODER 1-CERTIFIED
Pella Regional Health Center Pella, IA, USA
JOB SUMMARY: Identifies reviews, interprets, codes and abstracts clinical information from inpatient and/or outpatient records for the purpose of reimbursement, data collection, and compliance with federal regulations and other agencies using established coding principles and procedures. Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities: High School Graduate Preferred certification (RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA) Overall experience will be reviewed in the event there is no certification, in addition must have coding certification within the year of start date (CPC, CCS, CCS-P) 0-2 years coding experience Experience with facility/professional coding in the areas of Clinic/Professional, Ancillary Rehab, Specialty (e.g. Rheumatology, Urology), OB and Outpatient Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines. Understanding of reimbursement methodology, federal, state and payer coding documentation and billing requirements Ability...

Feb 05, 2026
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Biller/Coder (Full-Time)
The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines, IA, USA
Description Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You're in the right place. Healthcare here is different - we're locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa. By working at The Iowa Clinic, you'll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we're committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place. Think you've got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading... A day in the life... Using advanced proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding knowledge, the Certified Professional Coder Specialist II performs top-of-certification coding work focused on complex procedural reviews, documentation quality, payer-policy interpretation, and revenue-integrity support. This role provides...

Feb 05, 2026
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