Inpatient Coder Jobs
Inpatient coder jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, and revenue cycle management firms, at every level from entry-level to senior and coding manager, with specializations in ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG optimization, and clinical documentation improvement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Tiltle-Inpatient Medical Coder – Level III
Work Days: Monday To Friday
Scheduled Hours:7 AM-3 PM
Job Summary
Coder Abstractor Inpatient Level III codes and abstracts medical records according to established guidelines; performs limited analysis, which includes validation of appropriate documentation substantiate coding.
Essential Functions
- Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
- Demonstrates ability to use all of HIM software including Solventum (Formerly 3M) 360 Encompass, EPIC, CloudMed, Iodine, and SmarterDx, etc.
- Codes and abstracts to highest level of specificity.
- Accurately apply AHA Coding guidelines as they pertain to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
- Adheres to quality and coding productivity standards set forth by Coding Manager. Must maintain a quarterly accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
- Performs follow-up as necessary within timeframe set forth by Coding Manager. Follows escalation Policy to ensure timely billing.
- Must perform physician queries as needed.
- Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements in NetLearning.
- Attends staff meetings or equivalent as requested/required to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues and coding updates.
- Maintains accreditations and attends education sessions arranged by the hospital.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Required or
- Associate Degree Preferred
- 4-6 years 3-5 years of experience required. Required
- Strong applied knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and ROM/SOI assignment and logic. (High proficiency)
- Medical terminology and knowledge of anatomy and physiology required. (High proficiency)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. (Low proficiency)
- AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Required or
- AAPC Certified Professional Biller - American Academy of Professional Coders Upon Hire Required
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Preferred or
- RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association Preferred
Pay: $31.78 - $47.67 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding?
- Which of the following certifications do you currently hold?
- Do you have experience coding acute care inpatient hospital medical records?
Work Location: Remote
Job Tiltle-Inpatient Medical Coder – Level III
Work Days: Monday To Friday
Scheduled Hours:7 AM-3 PM
Job Summary
Coder Abstractor Inpatient Level III codes and abstracts medical records according to established guidelines; performs limited analysis, which includes validation of appropriate documentation substantiate coding.
Essential Functions
- Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
- Demonstrates ability to use all of HIM software including Solventum (Formerly 3M) 360 Encompass, EPIC, CloudMed, Iodine, and SmarterDx, etc.
- Codes and abstracts to highest level of specificity.
- Accurately apply AHA Coding guidelines as they pertain to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
- Adheres to quality and coding productivity standards set forth by Coding Manager. Must maintain a quarterly accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
- Performs follow-up as necessary within timeframe set forth by Coding Manager. Follows escalation Policy to ensure timely billing.
- Must perform physician queries as needed.
- Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements in NetLearning.
- Attends staff meetings or equivalent as requested/required to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues and coding updates.
- Maintains accreditations and attends education sessions arranged by the hospital.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Required or
- Associate Degree Preferred
- 4-6 years 3-5 years of experience required. Required
- Strong applied knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and ROM/SOI assignment and logic. (High proficiency)
- Medical terminology and knowledge of anatomy and physiology required. (High proficiency)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. (Low proficiency)
- AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Required or
- AAPC Certified Professional Biller - American Academy of Professional Coders Upon Hire Required
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Preferred or
- RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association Preferred
Pay: $31.78 - $47.67 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding?
- Which of the following certifications do you currently hold?
- Do you have experience coding acute care inpatient hospital medical records?
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in inpatient coder jobs.
- CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT certification required or strongly preferred
- Minimum two years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems
- Experience with 3M, Optum, or similar encoder software
- Working knowledge of DRG assignment, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG methodologies
- Familiarity with Epic, Meditech, or Cerner electronic health record platforms
Tips for Your Inpatient Coder Job Search
Lead your resume with coding credentials
Put your CCS, CIC, or RHIA certification in the header or top summary, not buried in a credentials section. Hiring managers screen for these first, and many applicant tracking systems filter on them before a human ever reads your resume.
Quantify your coding accuracy and volume
Inpatient coding resumes that list a query rate, accuracy percentage, or average daily chart volume stand out immediately. Replace vague phrases like 'high productivity' with the actual numbers your last performance review documented.
Filter openings by encoder and EHR platform
Job postings frequently require experience with specific encoders like 3M or Optum, or EHR platforms like Epic or Meditech. Search for openings that name the tools you already use so your application clears the technical screen on the first pass.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists inpatient coder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for case-mix and DRG audit questions
Interviewers at health systems routinely ask how you handle DRG assignment discrepancies or physician queries on complication and comorbidity codes. Walk through a real example from your experience, including how the query changed the final code set.
Negotiate remote status before accepting an offer
Inpatient coding is one of the more remote-friendly clinical roles, but remote eligibility often depends on your productivity history and credentialing status. Ask directly whether the position is permanently remote or tied to an initial on-site training period before you accept.
Inpatient Coder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most inpatient coders?
The most active employers for inpatient coders right now are Houston Methodist, Optum, and Kaiser Permanente, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and revenue cycle outsourcing firms tend to post the highest volume of inpatient coding roles consistently.
How many inpatient coder jobs are remote?
About 82% of inpatient coder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible clinical support roles in healthcare. Fully remote positions are most common in facility-based inpatient coding and revenue cycle outsourcing, while CDI-integrated roles more often require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become an inpatient coder?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field, then pass a credentialing exam such as the CCS or CIC through AHIMA. After credentialing, build hands-on experience in acute care inpatient coding, focusing on ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment. Many coders start in outpatient or physician coding before transitioning to inpatient roles as they gain clinical documentation familiarity.
Can you get hired as an inpatient coder with little experience?
Some entry-level inpatient coder positions are open to candidates who hold a recognized credential like a CCS and completed a practicum or coding externship, even without full-time inpatient experience. Targeting revenue cycle outsourcing firms or smaller critical-access hospitals increases your chances, as they sometimes offer structured training programs. Demonstrating high accuracy scores from coding coursework and familiarity with an encoder platform helps close the experience gap.
What does the inpatient coder interview process look like?
Most inpatient coder interviews include a technical coding assessment, often involving a set of sample inpatient charts to code and sequence correctly under a time limit. A manager or coding director interview follows, covering your experience with specific DRG categories, your query process for physicians, and how you handle audit findings. Some employers add a final panel interview with the HIM director before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to inpatient coder jobs?
You can find and apply to inpatient coder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the listings that match your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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