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ChristianaCare
3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
This range is provided by ChristianaCare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $27.31/hr – $40.96/hr
Job Details Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of
Love
and
Excellence
and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.
Scheduling Flexibility and Perks
The schedule and hours for this position are very flexible and we will work with you on work/life balance to build a schedule that works for you.
This position is 100 % remote and we encourage national candidates to apply.
We provide equipment, coding books, continuing education credits as well as professional organization memberships to AHIMA or APC.
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full‑time Senior Coder to be responsible for accurate and timely assignment of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and HCPCS/CPT codes, payment group classification assignment and data abstraction for reimbursement purposes and statistical information reporting on all Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Ancillary and Diagnostics records, and/or any other patient records for which the HIMS Department performs coding services. Meets or exceeds productivity and accuracy standards outlined in the HIMS Coding Policies and Procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews and interprets Inpatient, Outpatient, Ancillary, Diagnostics and Emergency Medicine or other patient type records in order to assign appropriate ICD‑10‑CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure codes based on record type and CCHS reporting practices.
Performs coding and abstracting tasks to support accurate and timely billing, data quality and statistics, and calculation of severity of illness and risk of mortality reporting.
Follows UHDDS definitions, CMS regulations, and Official and Internal Coding Guidelines.
Utilizes information on diagnostic reports (e.g., radiology, pathology, EKG reports, laboratory values, doctors’ orders, and administrative medication forms) to accurately code patient charts in accordance with the Official Coding Guidelines.
Completes daily work assignment as directed by Coding Support.
Works within service line structure where applicable based on patient type.
Serves as a mentor to newer coders in the Coder Position or coders who are being trained in a new coding discipline.
Abstracts pertinent data, determines, and sequences codes for diagnoses and procedures, and enters all information into the coding and abstracting system.
Utilizes coding and abstracting system as a communication tool, including but not limited to placing accounts on hold in order to ask questions to management and initiate queries.
Receives feedback and reviews charts with a member of the Coding Management Team for accurate code assignment.
Provides all necessary coded and abstracted information required for final coding and billing of accounts within productivity expectations by work type to support department and organization goals for DNFB dollar amounts and bill hold days.
Reviews prepopulated patient demographic information fed via HL7 from source system into coding system and makes necessary abstracted data changes as required for accurate posting to CCHS billing system.
Utilizes coding system to calculate all inpatient encounters in both MS DRG and APR DRG groupers to support the accurate reporting of coded data for severity of illness and risk of mortality.
Utilizes coding system to sequence CPT codes invoking the APC grouper methodology to arrive at the proper CPT code hierarchy.
Submits timely, accurate, and concise daily productivity reports in accordance with department policy and practice.
Attends and participates in coding section and department meetings, in‑service training sessions, seminars and workshops.
Reports errors as identified in patient identification, account or encounter information, documentation or other medical record discrepancies as they are noted during daily work performance.
Supports the Coding Management team by working on special coding projects as assigned.
Works with the HIMS Coding Systems Analyst under the direction of HIMS management to achieve IT initiatives of the HIMS department, including systems testing and report reconciliation as needed in our coding and billing systems and other IT project support as deemed necessary by coding management.
Works with the HIMS Coding Support Team under the direction of HIMS management to achieve the revenue cycle goals of the HIMS department, including working through aged coding accounts, accessing our billing system, and coding system reports and queues as necessary.
Education and Experience Requirements:
CCS credential required.
College Degree in Health Information Management, completion of an AHIMA Approved Certificate Program, or one‑year coding experience in the acute care setting coding Inpatient, Observation, Emergency Medicine or Same Day Surgery is required.
Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
ChristianaCare Offers:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generous paid time off.
Incredible Work/life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more.
Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 – $40.96
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Post End Date:
Feb 28, 2026
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Senior Coder - Inpatient (Remote)
role at
ChristianaCare
3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
This range is provided by ChristianaCare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $27.31/hr – $40.96/hr
Job Details Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of
Love
and
Excellence
and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.
Scheduling Flexibility and Perks
The schedule and hours for this position are very flexible and we will work with you on work/life balance to build a schedule that works for you.
This position is 100 % remote and we encourage national candidates to apply.
We provide equipment, coding books, continuing education credits as well as professional organization memberships to AHIMA or APC.
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full‑time Senior Coder to be responsible for accurate and timely assignment of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and HCPCS/CPT codes, payment group classification assignment and data abstraction for reimbursement purposes and statistical information reporting on all Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Ancillary and Diagnostics records, and/or any other patient records for which the HIMS Department performs coding services. Meets or exceeds productivity and accuracy standards outlined in the HIMS Coding Policies and Procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews and interprets Inpatient, Outpatient, Ancillary, Diagnostics and Emergency Medicine or other patient type records in order to assign appropriate ICD‑10‑CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure codes based on record type and CCHS reporting practices.
Performs coding and abstracting tasks to support accurate and timely billing, data quality and statistics, and calculation of severity of illness and risk of mortality reporting.
Follows UHDDS definitions, CMS regulations, and Official and Internal Coding Guidelines.
Utilizes information on diagnostic reports (e.g., radiology, pathology, EKG reports, laboratory values, doctors’ orders, and administrative medication forms) to accurately code patient charts in accordance with the Official Coding Guidelines.
Completes daily work assignment as directed by Coding Support.
Works within service line structure where applicable based on patient type.
Serves as a mentor to newer coders in the Coder Position or coders who are being trained in a new coding discipline.
Abstracts pertinent data, determines, and sequences codes for diagnoses and procedures, and enters all information into the coding and abstracting system.
Utilizes coding and abstracting system as a communication tool, including but not limited to placing accounts on hold in order to ask questions to management and initiate queries.
Receives feedback and reviews charts with a member of the Coding Management Team for accurate code assignment.
Provides all necessary coded and abstracted information required for final coding and billing of accounts within productivity expectations by work type to support department and organization goals for DNFB dollar amounts and bill hold days.
Reviews prepopulated patient demographic information fed via HL7 from source system into coding system and makes necessary abstracted data changes as required for accurate posting to CCHS billing system.
Utilizes coding system to calculate all inpatient encounters in both MS DRG and APR DRG groupers to support the accurate reporting of coded data for severity of illness and risk of mortality.
Utilizes coding system to sequence CPT codes invoking the APC grouper methodology to arrive at the proper CPT code hierarchy.
Submits timely, accurate, and concise daily productivity reports in accordance with department policy and practice.
Attends and participates in coding section and department meetings, in‑service training sessions, seminars and workshops.
Reports errors as identified in patient identification, account or encounter information, documentation or other medical record discrepancies as they are noted during daily work performance.
Supports the Coding Management team by working on special coding projects as assigned.
Works with the HIMS Coding Systems Analyst under the direction of HIMS management to achieve IT initiatives of the HIMS department, including systems testing and report reconciliation as needed in our coding and billing systems and other IT project support as deemed necessary by coding management.
Works with the HIMS Coding Support Team under the direction of HIMS management to achieve the revenue cycle goals of the HIMS department, including working through aged coding accounts, accessing our billing system, and coding system reports and queues as necessary.
Education and Experience Requirements:
CCS credential required.
College Degree in Health Information Management, completion of an AHIMA Approved Certificate Program, or one‑year coding experience in the acute care setting coding Inpatient, Observation, Emergency Medicine or Same Day Surgery is required.
Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
ChristianaCare Offers:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generous paid time off.
Incredible Work/life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more.
Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 – $40.96
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Post End Date:
Feb 28, 2026
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ChristianaCare by 2x.
Get notified about new Medical Coder jobs in
Newark, DE .
Related Jobs
Program Assistant, Anatomical Donor Program
Job File Coordinator - Disaster Restoration
Electronic Visit Verification Specialist
Registration Specialist (internal posting only)
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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