Inpatient Medical Coder

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient medical records based on clinical documentation
• Ensures accurate DRG assignment reflecting patient acuity and severity of illness
• Reviews documentation to identify MCC/CC capture opportunities and coding accuracy
• Maintains productivity and turnaround time standards to support DNFB reduction and revenue cycle performance
• Applies coding guidelines, regulatory requirements (IPPS, CMS) and payer rules to ensure compliant coding practices
• Identifies documentation gaps and collaborates with CDI for clarification when appropriate or as indicated by CDI/Coding workflows
• Incorporates audit feedback and education into daily coding practice to ensure consistency and continuous improvement
• Participates in quality reviews and responds to audit findings and performance improvement initiatives
• Maintains current knowledge of coding updates, regulatory changes, and organizational standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and its impact on coding and DRG assignment
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding, low acuity procedures, and inpatient reimbursement (IPPS)
• Understanding of CDI processes and documentation requirements
• Ability to identify coding and documentation risks
• Ability to write compliant queries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration across clinical, CDI, and coding teams
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years acute care hospital inpatient coding experience, or completion of AdventHealth inpatient coding training
• AdventHealth inpatient surgical coding training program completion may be considered in lieu of work experience
• One of the following certifications required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities
• Whole person well-being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits

Pay

Hourly range: $24.14 – $44.90

Schedule

Full-time, day shift

Location

601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803

Posting end date: 11/13/2026. This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening including fingerprinting per state law. Physical requirements are available at https://tinyurl.com/23km2677.