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LifeBridge Health

INPATIENT HOSPITAL CODER

LifeBridge Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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LifeBridge Health REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY

Competitive Benefits

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS - CCS or CCA with 5+ years’ experience or RHIT or RHIA

Summary

REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY

Acceptable remote locations:

District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Competitive Benefits

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS - CCS or CCA with 5+ years’ experience or RHIT or RHIA

JOB SUMMARY:

Following established conventions and guidelines, codes and abstracts the medical records of inpatients. Groups codes to determine diagnosis related groupings (DRGs-CMS and/or APR). May be asked to code day surgery, emergency and outpatient records. Meets departmental accuracy and production standards.

Essential Functions

Codes Reviews medical records to determine the physicians diagnosis/procedures for the patient and assigns ICD-10CM/PCS codes to those diagnoses/procedures. Abstracts predetermined information from inpatient, day surg, ER, and outpatient records and enters that information on to the medical record abstract. Communicate Assures that co-workers and management are well-informed and adequately prepared by communicating information relevant to the coding area or department. Researches To ensure that records are coded, grouped and abstracted properly.

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field. 1-3 years of experience. Certifications - CCS or CCA with 5+ years experience or RHIT or RHIA.

Additional Information

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer

Impact:

Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support:

A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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