In-Patient Coder - Acute / CABG

About Us

On July 9, 2026 IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions across the patient journey, successfully completed its acquisition of TruBridgeTM, Inc., a prominent provider of healthcare technology including an electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management solutions for rural and community hospitals. Following the closing, TruBridge operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of IKS Health. 

About IKS Health

IKS Health reduces the administrative, clinical, and operational burdens that slow healthcare down, giving clinicians and care teams the freedom to focus on delivering exceptional care. Through its Care Enablement platform, IKS Health integrates agentic AI workflows with human expertise to create smarter, more accurate operations, better outcomes, and financially sustainable growth across the care journey. Founded in 2006 and recognized by Black Book as the top provider of AI-driven RCM services, by KLAS for performance and client satisfaction, and by Google Cloud with a DORA Award for “Augmenting Human Expertise with AI,” IKS Health partners with the largest health systems, physician groups, and specialty practices across the United States. Learn more at ikshealth.com. 

About TruBridge

TruBridge proudly supports rural and community healthcare providers in their efforts to stay strong, independent, and deeply rooted in the communities they serve. Backed by more than 45 years of healthcare experience and trusted by over 1,500 clients nationwide, TruBridge offers a mix of technology, services, and strategic expertise — including revenue cycle management (RCM), electronic health records (EHR) and analytics — all designed singularly for the realities of rural and community healthcare. With a steadfast commitment to keeping care local, TruBridge helps hospitals flourish as the economic heart of their communities, delivering high-quality, deeply personal care close to home. Learn more at trubridge.com. 

Job Summary

The In-Patient Coder - Acute / CABG will handle medical coding and data entry / abstraction for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits. Specifically, will code CABG (cardio), Ortho, and Med cases. Additionally, this individual will use the 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline the coding/billing process.

These Goals and objectives are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.  Goals and objectives are subject to change. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. 

Essential Functions

In addition to working as prescribed in our Performance Factors specific responsibilities of this role include:

• Inpatient: Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes based on the documentation in the record and in accordance with the site specific guidelines and policies.  Accurate assignment of the DRG.
• Ability to create compliant physician queries.
• Accurately review claims for medical necessity.
• Update problem lists consistent with client contract.
• Correctly assign present on admission indicators.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients and teammates.
• Consistently demonstrates an excellent attitude, and works to strengthen the team as a whole.
• Floats between multiple sites, and coding specialties with ease and flexibility.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience/Certification Requirements:

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification REQUIRED.
• Actively holds one or more of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC
• Experience coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases REQUIRED.
• Experience working with 3M 360 Encoder HDM REQUIRED.
• Meets or exceeds Quality and Productivity standards.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.
• Must be able to act both independently, and as a team member.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.
• Must be able to act both independently and as a team member.

Compensation and Benefits:  The pay for this position is $34 - $36 per hour. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. IKS Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.