Medical Coder Jobs
Medical Coder jobs are open across hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, and health insurance companies, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in inpatient coding, outpatient coding, and risk adjustment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
Advanced coding position that requires review of medical record documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, as well as assignment of the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) / All Patient Refined - Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG) based on payor classification and abstracts specific data elements for each case in compliance with federal regulations. This position codes all types of inpatient records and follows the Official Guidelines of Coding and Reporting, the American Health Information Management Association, (AHIMA) Coding Ethics, as well as all American Hospital Association, (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS directives and bulletins, Fiscal intermediary communications. Utilizes 3M 360 in accordance with established workflow. Follows Michigan Medicine policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards.
Responsibilities
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Extract, review, and analyze clinical information, identify and abstract all pertinent information and translate data into appropriate codes for hospital billing, POA and PSI indicators, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third-party payers.
- Reviews medical record documentation and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10 diagnoses and procedure codes, leading to the assignment of the correct Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG.)
- The Inpatient Coding Specialist is responsible for verification of the patient's discharge disposition and to ensure the appropriate present on admission, (POA) indicators are assigned to each code. The assigned codes must support the reason for the visit that is documented by the provider to support the care provided.
- Correctly abstract required data per facility specifications.
- Exercise independent judgment on determining cases complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded. Research complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
- Captures the correct principal diagnosis, co-existing conditions, and principal procedure for each inpatient admission. Works in collaboration with CDI team to consult with the physicians to clarify or improve documentation for correct coding assignment to ensure correct data reporting and reimbursement and to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Responsible for sequencing codes that capture accurate Severity of Illness/Risk of Mortality.
- Interact closely with the Clinical Documentation Specialists and DRG Compliance Auditors to query the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- Expand job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings. Keep abreast of coding guidelines and quarterly AHA Coding Clinic.
- Attends required system, hospital and departmental meetings and educational sessions as established by leadership, as well as completion of required annual learning programs, to ensure continued education and growth.
- Responsible to ensure accuracy and maintain established quality, productivity standards, and key performance indicators.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Revenue Cycle Coding Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree and registration with the American Health Information Management Association as an RHIT or RHIA or Associate's degree and RHIT/RHIA credential-eligible with successful attainment of the credential within six months of hire.
- Certification must be maintained through continuing education.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM/PCS.
- Additional credential of CCS through AHIMA.
- Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted-coding and encoder/grouper.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
266282
Working Title
Medical Coder Inpatient
Job Title
Medical Coder Inpatient
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Mobile/Remote
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Department
MM Rev Cycle (PTO)
Posting Begin/End Date
6/16/2026 - 6/30/2026
Career Interest
Healthcare Admin & Support
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
Advanced coding position that requires review of medical record documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, as well as assignment of the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) / All Patient Refined - Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG) based on payor classification and abstracts specific data elements for each case in compliance with federal regulations. This position codes all types of inpatient records and follows the Official Guidelines of Coding and Reporting, the American Health Information Management Association, (AHIMA) Coding Ethics, as well as all American Hospital Association, (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS directives and bulletins, Fiscal intermediary communications. Utilizes 3M 360 in accordance with established workflow. Follows Michigan Medicine policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards.
Responsibilities
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Extract, review, and analyze clinical information, identify and abstract all pertinent information and translate data into appropriate codes for hospital billing, POA and PSI indicators, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third-party payers.
- Reviews medical record documentation and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10 diagnoses and procedure codes, leading to the assignment of the correct Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG.)
- The Inpatient Coding Specialist is responsible for verification of the patient's discharge disposition and to ensure the appropriate present on admission, (POA) indicators are assigned to each code. The assigned codes must support the reason for the visit that is documented by the provider to support the care provided.
- Correctly abstract required data per facility specifications.
- Exercise independent judgment on determining cases complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded. Research complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
- Captures the correct principal diagnosis, co-existing conditions, and principal procedure for each inpatient admission. Works in collaboration with CDI team to consult with the physicians to clarify or improve documentation for correct coding assignment to ensure correct data reporting and reimbursement and to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Responsible for sequencing codes that capture accurate Severity of Illness/Risk of Mortality.
- Interact closely with the Clinical Documentation Specialists and DRG Compliance Auditors to query the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- Expand job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings. Keep abreast of coding guidelines and quarterly AHA Coding Clinic.
- Attends required system, hospital and departmental meetings and educational sessions as established by leadership, as well as completion of required annual learning programs, to ensure continued education and growth.
- Responsible to ensure accuracy and maintain established quality, productivity standards, and key performance indicators.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Revenue Cycle Coding Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree and registration with the American Health Information Management Association as an RHIT or RHIA or Associate's degree and RHIT/RHIA credential-eligible with successful attainment of the credential within six months of hire.
- Certification must be maintained through continuing education.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM/PCS.
- Additional credential of CCS through AHIMA.
- Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted-coding and encoder/grouper.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
266282
Working Title
Medical Coder Inpatient
Job Title
Medical Coder Inpatient
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Mobile/Remote
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Department
MM Rev Cycle (PTO)
Posting Begin/End Date
6/16/2026 - 6/30/2026
Career Interest
Healthcare Admin & Support
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Who's Hiring
- Humana1,605
- Houston Methodist18
- Optum15
- Cohere Health11
- Baptist Health System KY & IN6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services153
- Education14
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Technology & Software11
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical coder jobs.
- Active CPC, CCS, or CIC certification from AHIMA or AAPC
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology
- Minimum of one to two years of coding experience in a clinical or hospital setting
- Familiarity with payer guidelines, claim submission processes, and denial management
Tips for Your Medical Coder Job Search
List every credential you hold
Recruiters filter by CPC, CCS, CIC, and similar credentials before reading further. Put your certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, spelled out in full with the issuing body and year earned.
Tailor your resume to the code set
ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS are not interchangeable on a resume. Match the specific code sets named in each job posting to the ones you list, and note any experience with outpatient, inpatient, or specialty-specific coding separately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical coder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight audit and compliance experience
Many employers prioritize coders who have worked through internal audits or payer denials. If you've corrected coding errors, responded to claim rejections, or supported compliance reviews, call that out explicitly in your work history.
Prepare for a practical coding test
Most hiring processes for this role include a timed coding scenario using operative notes or clinic records. Practice coding from raw documentation, not just abstracting, so you're comfortable with the format before the interview.
Negotiate based on specialty and setting
Coding rates and expectations differ significantly between specialties like orthopedics or cardiology and general primary care. Research what the role's specific specialty demands before your offer conversation so you can speak to its complexity directly.
Medical Coder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical coders?
The companies hiring the most medical coders right now include Humana, Houston Methodist, and Optum, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, large physician groups, and medical billing companies tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many medical coder jobs are remote?
About 95% of medical coder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more remote-friendly roles in healthcare. Outpatient coding and risk adjustment tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions, while inpatient coding roles are more likely to require on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a medical coder?
Start by completing a medical coding training program through an accredited school or a professional association like AAPC or AHIMA, which covers anatomy, medical terminology, and code sets. After completing training, sit for a certification exam such as the CPC or CCS. Most employers expect certified candidates, and some require a short period of supervised coding experience before hiring independently.
Can you get hired as a medical coder with no experience?
Yes, entry-level medical coder roles exist, but most require at least a recognized certification such as the CPC-A or CCS even at the beginner level. Externships completed during training programs count as practical experience and should be listed on your resume. Targeting smaller physician practices or billing companies tends to be more productive than large health systems when you're starting out.
What does the medical coder interview process look like?
Most medical coder interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your coding background, certifications, and the specific code sets you've worked with. A practical coding assessment using sample documentation almost always follows, testing your accuracy and speed. A final interview with a coding manager or compliance lead typically covers your experience with denials, audits, and your approach to unfamiliar diagnosis scenarios.
Where can I find and apply to medical coder jobs?
You can find and apply to medical coder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, preferred setting, and code set experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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