Coding Specialist I -Inpatient Acute Care Coding

Company: MedStar Health
Location: Columbia
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

About this Job: General Summary of Position MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist that has at least 6 months - 1 year of inpatient acute care coding experience with knowledge in MS-DRG and/or APR-DRG. Qualified candidates must be able to obtain their CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA within one year of hire. Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, day-shift REMOTE schedule. Join one of the largest health systems in the Mid-Atlantic area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability. Job Summary - Codes and abstracts primarily Inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and other applicable patient classification schemes. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses procedure patient demographics and other required data elements. Adheres to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education. Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance. Maintains credentials as required for job classification. Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure. Consistently meets or exceeds established Quality standards as defined by policies. Consistently meets or exceeds established Productivity standards as defined by policies. Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews). Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions and assigns appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups). Exhibits knowledge of the Solventum system and other work-related equipment. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent. required and Associate's degree in coding related degree preferred or Bachelor's degree in coding related degree preferred and Courses in Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM and ICD-PCS required Experience Experience with clinical information systems (Solventum grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) and coding experience preferred Licenses and Certifications CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required within 1 year from date of hire. within 1 Year required and RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) preferred and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required. Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines. This position has a hiring range of : USD $28.20 - USD $44.83 /Hr.

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