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SmarterDx

Clinical Coding Specialist

$75K - $105K/yr

Clinical Coding Specialist (Inpatient) Role As an Inpatient Coding Specialist at SmarterDx, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive chart reviews and coding validation of AI diagnostic ...

Twenty80 LLC

Clinical Coding Analyst

Roseville, CA · Remote

Clinical Coding Analyst Fully Remote (United States) Direct Hire, $100,000 to $110,000 Our client is hiring a Clinical Coding Analyst to perform daily pre-bill chart reviews for an assigned client ...

MD Anderson

Clinical Coding Supervisor

Houston, TX · Remote

The Clinical Coding Supervisor provides leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight to enhance revenue opportunities, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality coding practices. The Clinical ...

MD Anderson

Clinical Coding Supervisor

Houston, TX · Remote

$89K/mo

The Clinical Coding Supervisor provides leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight to enhance revenue opportunities, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality coding practices. The Clinical ...

Independent Health Association

$33.50 - $38/hr

Overview The Clinical & Coding Specialist-Senior will be responsible for reviewing coding and clinical decisions on cases involving complex clinical presentation with correlating coding complexity.

SmarterDx

Clinical Coding Specialist

$75K - $105K/yr

Clinical Coding Specialist (Inpatient) Role As an Inpatient Coding Specialist at SmarterDx, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive chart reviews and coding validation of AI diagnostic ...

MD Anderson

Clinical Coding Supervisor

Houston, TX · Remote

The Clinical Coding Supervisor provides leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight to enhance revenue opportunities, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality coding practices. The Clinical ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical coding in the United States is $62.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $70.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Coding job involves translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and treatments into standardized codes using classification systems like ICD-10 and OPCS-4. Clinical Coders play a crucial role in ensuring accurate patient records, supporting hospital funding, and enabling healthcare data analysis. They work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure codes reflect the patient's care accurately. This helps with insurance claims, research, and healthcare planning. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of medical terminology are essential skills in this role.

What does a clinical coder do?

Clinical Coding professionals are primarily responsible for reviewing healthcare documentation, interpreting medical records, and accurately assigning standardized codes to diagnoses and procedures. They frequently collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation when needed, ensuring coding is both accurate and comprehensive. Their role also involves maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines, auditing records for compliance, and sometimes assisting with insurance claims processing. This mix of independent work and team collaboration ensures the integrity of patient data and supports important hospital functions like billing and reporting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in clinical coding?

To thrive in Clinical Coding, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare documentation, usually supported by a relevant qualification such as a certificate or diploma in clinical coding or health information management. Familiarity with coding systems like ICD-10, CPT, and electronic health record (EHR) software is essential, and recognized certifications (e.g., CCS or CCA) are highly valued. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help clinical coders ensure accuracy and collaborate with healthcare professionals. These capabilities are vital to produce precise coding that supports hospital billing, regulatory compliance, and quality patient care data.

What qualifications do you need for clinical coding?

Clinical coders typically need a relevant qualification such as a diploma or certificate in health information management or medical coding. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems like ICD-10 and CPT is essential, along with attention to detail and computer skills. Certification from professional bodies, such as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), can enhance job prospects.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Coding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,034 per year, or $62.5 per hour.

Clinical Coding Specialist

SmarterDx

Remote

$75K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Clinical Coding Specialist (Inpatient)

Role

As an Inpatient Coding Specialist at SmarterDx, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive chart reviews and coding validation of AI diagnostic models to support coding improvement. This role is instrumental in ensuring our AI models are clinically accurate and of high-quality.

**This role is fully remote within the US**

What You'll Do

  • Review and analyze medical records to ensure coding accuracy in a timely fashion
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in coding models
  • Understand and apply coding guidelines to assign appropriate codes to diagnoses and procedures as supported by clinical documentation
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current on documentation and coding guidelines
  • Contribute to process improvement efforts to enhance coding practices and support efficient and effective healthcare delivery

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of recent experience in performing inpatient coding and/or auditing
  • Strong expertise in ICD-10 classification system
  • Active RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS credential(s)
  • Experience reviewing complex medical records and applying coding conventions and guidelines accurately
  • Familiarity with DRG and inpatient reimbursement methodologies
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle coding inaccuracies
  • Experience with coding audits, QA, or validation workflows
  • Strong written communication for documenting rationale and feedback

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with AI coding tools or CAC (computer-assisted coding) systems
  • Prior experience in auditing or coding quality assurance roles
  • Familiarity with evaluation frameworks, labeling, or annotation workflows
  • Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) credentials
Compensation
  • $75k - $105k salary + benefits, 100% US-based remote

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