
Coder - Inpatient
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Remote
- Profession
- Medical Billing / Coding
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $36.25
- Weekly
- $1,450
- Yearly (full-time)
- $75,400
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $36.25/hour — 52% above the median for Medical Billing / Coding jobs in Illinois ($23.91/hour).
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Job description
Remote Inpatient Coder Jobs – Springfield, Illinois
Explore a remote inpatient medical coding opportunity supporting healthcare revenue cycle operations in the Springfield, Illinois area. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented medical coder who can review complex inpatient records, assign accurate codes, and maintain consistent production outcomes while working from home.
Remote Inpatient Coder Job Details
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Location: Springfield, Illinois area
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,450-$1,550
- Schedule: 8-hour days, 5 shifts per week
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks, with potential for continued assignments based on performance and business needs
- Technology: Cerner Revenue Cycle, PowerChart, and 3M CAC
Inpatient Medical Coder Qualifications
- At least 1 year of inpatient medical coding experience
- Knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines, documentation review, and compliant code assignment
- Experience working in an electronic health record and computer-assisted coding environment
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain coding accuracy while meeting productivity expectations
- Clinical documentation querying experience preferred
- Reliable home-based work environment and the ability to work independently
Inpatient Coding Responsibilities
- Review inpatient medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with applicable coding guidelines
- Use Cerner Revenue Cycle, PowerChart, and 3M CAC to complete inpatient coding assignments
- Identify documentation gaps and submit appropriate clinical documentation queries when clarification is needed
- Maintain an expected production pace of approximately 2-3 charts per hour, with high-dollar charts generally completed at approximately 1-2 per hour
- Collaborate with the coding and healthcare revenue cycle team to support accuracy, timeliness, and quality goals
- Participate in training and workflow transition activities associated with upcoming system implementation milestones
Apply now for this remote inpatient medical coding opportunity supporting healthcare operations in Springfield, Illinois.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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