Coder Inpatient

Job Title

IP coder

Job Description

We are seeking an IP coder, the Coder Inpatient reviews medical records and performs coding on all diagnoses, procedures, and DRG. The Coder Inpatient uses the most accurate codes for reimbursement purposes, research, epidemiology, statistical analysis outcomes, financial and strategic planning, evaluation of quality of care, and communication to support the patient's treatment. The Coder Inpatient will be charged with maintaining the confidentiality of patient records and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for abstracting, coding, sequencing, and interpreting clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, pro-fee, and clinical medical records.
• Responsible for assigning correct principal diagnoses, secondary diagnoses, and principal procedure and secondary procedure codes with attention to accurate sequencing.
• Utilizes technical coding principals and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.
• Abstracts and codes pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders. Follows official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.
• Maintains compliance with external regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as state and federal regulations.
• Extract pertinent data from the patient's health record and determine appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
• Identifies codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. Enters codes into various computer systems dependent upon the various clients.
• Track and document productivity in specified systems and maintain productivity levels as defined by the client.
• Maintain a 95% quality rating.
• Perform duties in compliance with the Company's policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.

Key Success Indicators/Attributes

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties.
• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust.
• Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Knowledge of coding convention and rules established by the AHIMA, American Medical Association (AMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedural codes.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation.

Qualifications

Required: 3 years post certification experience, Optum CAC & Cerner Power Chart

PREFERRED: MS4 & Invision (will train if not experienced)

Required Skills

• Facility Inpatient - APR/DRG
• Facility Inpatient - Cardiac Surgery
• Facility Inpatient - General Med/Surg
• Facility Inpatient - Neurology
• Facility Inpatient - OB/GYN
• Facility Inpatient - Orthopedics
• Facility Inpatient - Pediatric
• Facility Inpatient - Pulmonary
• Facility Inpatient - Spinal Surgery
• Facility Inpatient - Vascular
• Facility Setting - Acute Care
• Facility Setting - Teaching Hospital - Inpatient
• Facility Setting - Trauma Level 1 - Inpatient
• Facility Setting - Trauma Level 2 - Inpatient
• Systems - CAC
• Systems - Cerner
• Systems - Optum 360

About Us

Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services® (Omega Healthcare) empowers healthcare to thrive via intelligent solutions that optimize revenue cycle operations, administrative workflows, care coordination, and clinical research on a global scale. The company works with providers, payers, life science companies, medical device manufacturers, health technology firms, researchers, and industry partners to amplify teams with robust technology, specialty expertise, and operational support. Omega Healthcare serves more than 350 healthcare organizations with 35,000 skilled workers in the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, visit

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary insurance options, a 401(k) plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay. Eligible employees may also have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans. Benefits and incentive eligibility may vary based on position, location, and tenure.

AAP/EEO Statement

Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Job Info

• Job Identification 19090
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Region Field Employees - Hourly X4E
• Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time or Part-Time
• Client Expected Start Date 06/22/2026
• Required Years of Experience 3
• Resource Role Minimum Salary 32.5
• Resource Role Maximum Salary 46