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How much do inpatient rehabilitation coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for inpatient rehabilitation coder in the United States is $23.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an inpatient rehabilitation coder?

Inpatient Rehabilitation Coders are specialized medical coding professionals who review and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation facilities. They ensure that medical records accurately reflect the care provided, using classification systems such as ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. Their work is crucial for proper billing, regulatory compliance, and statistical reporting. Inpatient Rehabilitation Coders must have a strong understanding of rehabilitation medicine, coding guidelines, and healthcare regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an inpatient rehabilitation coder?

To thrive as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical coding systems (especially ICD-10-CM/PCS), anatomy, physiology, and healthcare reimbursement, typically supported by a relevant certification such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. Proficiency in coding software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and encoder tools is essential for accurate code assignment. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help ensure coding accuracy and collaboration with clinical staff. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring compliant billing, optimizing reimbursement, and supporting quality patient care documentation.

What are some common challenges faced by inpatient rehabilitation coders, and how can they be addressed?

Inpatient Rehabilitation Coders often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex patient records, staying current with evolving coding guidelines (like IRF-PAI and CMS regulations), and ensuring all documentation supports accurate reimbursement. These challenges can be addressed by maintaining strong communication with clinical staff, regularly attending coding workshops or webinars, and utilizing specialized coding software. Proactive collaboration with the healthcare team and ongoing professional development are key to excelling in this role.
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Infographic showing various Inpatient Rehabilitation Coder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,297 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Inpatient Coder II

CommonSpirit Health

Centennial, CO • Remote

$22.25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.


As our Inpatient Coder II, you will code and abstract complex inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research, directly contributing to our organization's financial health and mission.
Every day you will meticulously code and enter diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated system using the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure all coding meets advanced quality and productivity standards across all facilities.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced inpatient coding expertise, a strong understanding of complex diagnostic and procedure codes, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet high productivity and quality standards within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

  • Accurately assigns codes from the current Coding and Indexing systems for inpatient accounts, creates DRG assignments while adhering to coding guidelines, regulations, and a compliance plan.
  • Responsible for coding all high dollar accounts (defined as >$100K), including interim coding accounts and rehabilitation accounts.
  • Accurately abstracts pertinent information from inpatient records into the designated computer system and utilizes reports/work queues effectively for follow up.
  • Must be able to code all service lines of IP accounts.
  • Meets quality and productivity standards.
  • Demonstrates proficiency of designated coding and abstracting system, 3M encoder, online resources, and electronic medical record (EMR).

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

  • Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado 
  • Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana  
  • Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana 
  • Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico 
  • North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina 
  • South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah 
  • Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within One Year of hire
  • A minimum of four (4) years coding experience preferably in an inpatient acute care setting OR a minimum of two (2) years' experience 
  • Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and Coding Modifiers
  • Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e.3M)

Preferred

  • Associate's Degree

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