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Mountain Region Out of State Staffing·Centennial, Colorado
Inpatient Coder II · $28 - $47/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 183 posted administration roles in Colorado rates. This role sits in the 47th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 3% below the Colorado median for administration roles.
The Inpatient Coder II is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting complex inpatient records to support financial health and research. They ensure all diagnostic and procedure codes are entered correctly into the system while adhering to regulatory and compliance standards.
Where You’ll Work With 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.
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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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Inpatient Coder II, you will code and abstract complex inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research, directly contributing to our organization's financial health and mission.
Every day you will meticulously code and enter diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated system using the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure all coding meets advanced quality and productivity standards across all facilities.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced inpatient coding expertise, a strong understanding of complex diagnostic and procedure codes, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet high productivity and quality standards within a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Accurately assigns codes from the current Coding and Indexing systems for inpatient accounts, creates DRG assignments while adhering to coding guidelines, regulations, and a compliance plan.
Responsible for coding all high dollar accounts (defined as >$100K), including interim coding accounts and rehabilitation accounts.
Accurately abstracts pertinent information from inpatient records into the designated computer system and utilizes reports/work queues effectively for follow up.
Must be able to code all service lines of IP accounts.
Meets quality and productivity standards.
Demonstrates proficiency of designated coding and abstracting system, 3M encoder, online resources, and electronic medical record (EMR).
Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states: Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming Job Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED Four (4) years of coding experience or two (2) years of experience and successful completion of the organizations internal coding program AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC) or must be certified within one (1) year of hire Preferred Associate Degree
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two to four years of relevant coding experience. Professional certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.
Market context
In Colorado, administration roles in clinical research often draw steady interest because employers look for candidates who can coordinate studies, manage documentation, and support compliance. This role is competitive because it asks for a bachelor’s degree, clinical research experience, and preferred skills in science-related study, electronic data capture systems, and project management. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show direct research coordination experience.