HIM Hospital Inpatient Coding Analyst Apprentice
About The Position
The Inpatient Coding Apprentice role offers a chance to learn the complex skills necessary to be an inpatient hospital MS DRG coder. The program includes hands-on coding assignments, classroom instruction, and online modules, with progress evaluated through competency checklists and skills assessments which will help build a solid coding foundation. Apprentices will work under the direct supervision of experienced coding professionals, receiving regular feedback and guidance. The Inpatient Coding Apprentice is an entry level position for an Inpatient Coding Analyst who deciphers and interprets provider documentation in the health record and assigns diagnostic information using ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for a complex range of acute care services for Intermountain Health. The caregiver provides specific coding expertise in the various fields of NCCI edits, drugs and biologicals, revenue codes, ICD-10-CM codes, DRGs (Diagnosis Related Group), anatomy and physiology, pharmacology.
Requirements
- Must apply and complete the Apprentice Pre-screening process and fulfill all pre-requisites
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
- Demonstrates entry level ability to understand and compliantly apply complex coding and billing requirements
- Demonstrates entry level knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, medical acronyms, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and APR-DRG classification systems
- Ability to complete and pass internal coding exam
- Requires adaptability, teamwork, communication, willingness to learn, and a growth mindset.
- Open to constructive criticism and actively seek opportunities to improve.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply inpatient coding guidelines through structured training.
- Complete hands‑on coding assignments from start to finish.
- Meet required coding accuracy and productivity benchmarks.
- Review inpatient medical records for completeness and compliance.
- Assign ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes under supervision.
- Ensure coded data reflects clinical severity and quality of care.
- Query providers for documentation clarification.
- Follow coding policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
