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Inpatient Coder

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$30/hr

Experience coding for Level I or Level II Trauma centers. * Knowledge of Medicare Severity ... Certifications One of the following certifications is required: * Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

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Inpatient Coder

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$30/hr

Experience coding for Level I or Level II Trauma centers. * Knowledge of Medicare Severity ... Certifications One of the following certifications is required: * Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

TidalHealth

Inpatient Coder

Seaford, DE · On-site

$26.92 - $41.72/hr

... trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage ... One (1) year experience with Windows required. * Experience with ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code ...

Ruri Software Technologies LLC

Inpatient Coder

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$21 - $25.50/hr

Inpatient Coder Remote Position Duties/Responsibilities: • Review documentation to code diagnosis ... Trauma Level 1 facility • APR DRG experience • Experience must include all IP areas/service ...

Froedtert

INPATIENT CODER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$25.82 - $44.16/hr

Shift 1 Shift Details: Flexible business hours Holidays : Not required Weekends : As needed Job ... Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW ...

TidalHealth

Inpatient Coder

Seaford, DE · On-site

$26.92 - $41.72/hr

... trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage ... One (1) year experience with Windows required. * Experience with ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code ...

FROEDTERT HEALTH

INPATIENT CODER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site +1

$25.82 - $44.16/hr

Shift 1 Shift Details: Flexible business hours Holidays : Not required Weekends : As needed Job ... Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW ...

TidalHealth

Inpatient Coder

Seaford, DE · On-site

$26.92 - $41.72/hr

... trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage ... One (1) year experience with Windows required. * Experience with ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code ...

Medasource

Inpatient Coder

Reno, NV · On-site

$21.75 - $26.25/hr

Experience in an academic medical center or trauma setting preferred * Strong background in multi-specialty inpatient coding Technical Requirements * Epic (EHR) experience * 3M encoder experience ...

Jzanus Consulting

Inpatient Coder

Garden City, NY · Remote

$50K/yr

Full-time Remote Inpatient Coder JOB REQUIREMENTS The Jzanus Inpatient Coder will be responsible ... Candidates must have experience coding acute care Trauma/Teaching Level 1 Facility, Transplants ...

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How much do level 1 trauma inpatient coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for level 1 trauma inpatient 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 a level 1 trauma inpatient coder?

Level 1 Trauma Inpatient Coders are medical coding professionals who specialize in reviewing and assigning standardized codes to patient records from Level 1 trauma centers. These coders ensure that all diagnoses, procedures, and services provided to severely injured patients are accurately coded according to official classification systems such as ICD-10-CM and PCS. Their work is critical for proper billing, compliance with regulations, and maintaining the integrity of healthcare data in high-acuity hospital settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a level 1 trauma inpatient coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Level 1 Trauma Inpatient Coder, you need strong knowledge of medical coding systems (ICD-10-CM/PCS), anatomy, physiology, and a credential such as CCS, RHIT, or CPC. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) platforms, encoder software, and coding compliance tools is typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure precise documentation and billing, support accurate hospital reimbursement, and maintain compliance in the fast-paced trauma care environment.

What are some common challenges faced by level 1 trauma inpatient coders, and how can they be addressed?

Level 1 Trauma Inpatient Coders often encounter complex medical cases involving multiple injuries and procedures, which can make accurate coding challenging. They must stay up-to-date with evolving coding guidelines and regulations specific to trauma care. Effective communication with clinical staff is crucial for clarifying documentation and ensuring correct code assignment. To manage these challenges, coders should prioritize ongoing education, participate in regular team meetings, and utilize available coding resources or clinical documentation improvement (CDI) teams for support.

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Infographic showing various Level 1 Trauma Inpatient Coder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 64% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 35% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,297 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Senior Inpatient Coder, Full Time

Baltimore, MD • On-site

University of Maryland Medical System
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$30.26 - $42.37/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Requirements
Senior Inpatient Coder - Remote
Monday - Friday 6AM-6PM ET (40 hours/week)
Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.
  • Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, and utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
  • Analyzes, codes and abstracts complex inpatient cases such as trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care, etc.utilizing the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
  • Utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
  • Collaborates with other senior coders (and the other coding staff) with sharing coding information and providing coding advice to colleagues regarding complex cases to be coded.
  • Monitors assigned work on a daily basis in order to facilitate the billing process within the established timeframes. Codes and abstracts records within timeframes established for each patient type.
  • Maintains coding quality accuracy rate of 90%.
  • Maintains productivity rate of 95%.
  • Communicates with various departments within the hospitals regarding billing and registration issues. Refers any problems to management timely, providing clear details. Compose appropriate coding queries, work collaboratively with CDI, understand Potentially Preventable Complications (PPC's)/Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions (MHAC's), and Prevention Quality Indicators (PQI's) and their impact.
  • Communicates with the Auditing team to discuss audit findings and working collaboratively in making sure that all accounts are coded appropriately and meet standards of compliance
  • Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and coding compliance guidelines.
  • Demonstrates support and compliance with University of Maryland Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies. Performs other duties or projects such as coding corrections as assigned by the manager.

Work Experience
Work Experience
  • High School graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of three years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with at a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital or 4 years of experience with coding inpatient hospital medical records required.
  • One of the following required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
  • Pay Range: $30.26 - $42.37
  • Other Compensation (if applicable):

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