Inpatient Surgical Coder

About the role

AdventHealth South Orlando is hiring a full-time, day-shift Inpatient Surgical Coder. The coder assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient surgical and procedure-based records, ensures accurate DRG assignment and supports revenue cycle performance through compliant coding.

Key responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient surgical and procedure-based records
• Ensure accurate DRG assignment reflecting procedures performed and patient acuity
• Review documentation to validate procedural coding, sequencing and clinical alignment
• Maintain productivity and turnaround time standards to support DNFB reduction and revenue cycle performance
• Apply coding guidelines, regulatory requirements (IPPS, CMS) and payer rules
• Identify documentation gaps and collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) when appropriate
• Incorporate audit findings and education into daily practice, and identify MCC/CC capture opportunities
• Take part in quality reviews and respond to audit feedback and performance improvement initiatives
• Stay current on coding updates, PCS guidelines and regulatory changes

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 4+ years of acute care hospital coding including heavy PCS coding of complex surgeries, or 4 years of hospital coding plus completion of the AdventHealth inpatient surgical coding training
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation, identify coding and documentation risks, write compliant queries, and communicate effectively with clinical, CDI and coding teams

Required skills

• ICD-10-CM coding and knowledge of low acuity procedures and inpatient reimbursement (IPPS)
• Understanding of CDI processes and documentation requirements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources, including mental health support
• Pet benefits

Pay range: $26.55 - $49.39. Positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening.