Banner Health
Facility Inpatient Complex Senior Coder
Banner Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Job Overview
Join to apply for the Facility Inpatient Complex Senior Coder role at Banner Health. Estimated Pay Range: $27.72 - $46.20 / hour, based on location, education, & experience. Department Name: Coding-Acute Care Hospital. Work Shift: Day. Job Category: Revenue Cycle.
Position Summary This position provides coding and abstracting for high-tiered complexity range of acute care services at all Banner hospitals. It reviews diagnostic information and codes and abstracts diagnoses and/or procedures on inpatient records using ICD CM and PCS coding classification systems. It completes MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignments on inpatient records as appropriate, and ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding. This role acts as a subject‑matter expert regarding experimental and newly developed procedural and diagnostic inpatient coding, including the highest level of complexity encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma, and high‐acuity facilities. The coder will also serve as a role model for less experienced acute care coding inpatient team members.
Core Functions
Analyzes medical information from medical records, accurately coding diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides timely and accurate coding in accordance with departmental productivity and quality standards, thorough assignment of ICD CM and PCS codes, MS‑DRGs, APR‑DRGs and POAs for the highest level of complexity of inpatient accounts encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma and high‑acuity facilities.
Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the patient encounter. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information or documentation to coding support tech, coding quality analyst, or coding manager for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.
Provides coding quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records or areas ensures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, CMS, OIG, HCFA, and company and applicable professional standards. Demonstrates the ability to address related and complex matters independently with regard to interpretation of coding guidelines.
Acts as a knowledge resource for internal and external customers, serving as a subject‑matter expert regarding experimental and newly developed procedural and diagnostic inpatient coding. Provides mentorship to less experienced staff and collaborates with Acute Care Coding Leaders and the Education team to identify needs for new and/or ongoing training for the ACC team.
Works under general supervision, applying specialized expertise. Operates within defined rules and addresses related and complex matters independently, referencing the senior manager, educator, or Coding Quality Analyst only when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training in medical record‑keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a health‑care field.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or another appropriate coding certification in active status with AHIMA or AAPC.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ICD CM and PCS coding principles as recommended by AHIMA coding competencies.
Five or more years of inpatient coding experience in an acute‑care inpatient facility or healthcare system.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office software, coding software, and abstracting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a job‑related field or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in a large, multi‑system healthcare organization.
Eligibility This is a fully remote position, available only to residents of the following states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.
Work Hours The hours are flexible, with the ability to work an 8‑hour shift between 5 am‑7 pm (Monday‑Friday). This position may also be scheduled on a week‑long basis.
Requirements
Five years recent experience in inpatient facility‑based coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume).
Experienced in ICD‑10‑PCS & ICD‑10‑CPT coding.
Current certification through AAPC or AHIMA, as defined in the minimum qualifications; please upload a copy or provide certification number in your questionnaire. Note: this is a COMPLEX role requiring more than CPC‑A level experience.
A coding assessment will be given after a successful interview and must be completed within 48 hours. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired. You will receive full support during initial training from the Banner Coding Education team and your hiring manager, with continued support throughout your career here.
This position is specifically for facility‑based inpatient coding. If you are interested in outpatient and/or physician coding, please explore our other coder positions.
Closing Window Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2026‑02‑12
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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Position Summary This position provides coding and abstracting for high-tiered complexity range of acute care services at all Banner hospitals. It reviews diagnostic information and codes and abstracts diagnoses and/or procedures on inpatient records using ICD CM and PCS coding classification systems. It completes MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignments on inpatient records as appropriate, and ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding. This role acts as a subject‑matter expert regarding experimental and newly developed procedural and diagnostic inpatient coding, including the highest level of complexity encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma, and high‐acuity facilities. The coder will also serve as a role model for less experienced acute care coding inpatient team members.
Core Functions
Analyzes medical information from medical records, accurately coding diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides timely and accurate coding in accordance with departmental productivity and quality standards, thorough assignment of ICD CM and PCS codes, MS‑DRGs, APR‑DRGs and POAs for the highest level of complexity of inpatient accounts encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma and high‑acuity facilities.
Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the patient encounter. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information or documentation to coding support tech, coding quality analyst, or coding manager for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.
Provides coding quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records or areas ensures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, CMS, OIG, HCFA, and company and applicable professional standards. Demonstrates the ability to address related and complex matters independently with regard to interpretation of coding guidelines.
Acts as a knowledge resource for internal and external customers, serving as a subject‑matter expert regarding experimental and newly developed procedural and diagnostic inpatient coding. Provides mentorship to less experienced staff and collaborates with Acute Care Coding Leaders and the Education team to identify needs for new and/or ongoing training for the ACC team.
Works under general supervision, applying specialized expertise. Operates within defined rules and addresses related and complex matters independently, referencing the senior manager, educator, or Coding Quality Analyst only when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training in medical record‑keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a health‑care field.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or another appropriate coding certification in active status with AHIMA or AAPC.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ICD CM and PCS coding principles as recommended by AHIMA coding competencies.
Five or more years of inpatient coding experience in an acute‑care inpatient facility or healthcare system.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office software, coding software, and abstracting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a job‑related field or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in a large, multi‑system healthcare organization.
Eligibility This is a fully remote position, available only to residents of the following states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.
Work Hours The hours are flexible, with the ability to work an 8‑hour shift between 5 am‑7 pm (Monday‑Friday). This position may also be scheduled on a week‑long basis.
Requirements
Five years recent experience in inpatient facility‑based coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume).
Experienced in ICD‑10‑PCS & ICD‑10‑CPT coding.
Current certification through AAPC or AHIMA, as defined in the minimum qualifications; please upload a copy or provide certification number in your questionnaire. Note: this is a COMPLEX role requiring more than CPC‑A level experience.
A coding assessment will be given after a successful interview and must be completed within 48 hours. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired. You will receive full support during initial training from the Banner Coding Education team and your hiring manager, with continued support throughout your career here.
This position is specifically for facility‑based inpatient coding. If you are interested in outpatient and/or physician coding, please explore our other coder positions.
Closing Window Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2026‑02‑12
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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