Job Description
Job description:
Employment type: Contract (initial 3 months; likely extension)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (flexible daytime hours)
Location: Remote (U.S. only)
About the Role
We’re hiring an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to support acute-care facility coding for a Level I Trauma Hospital. The ideal candidate is AHIMA-credentialed, highly accurate with ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
- Key Responsibilities
- Review inpatient medical records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes with appropriate DRG assignment (MS-DRG/APR-DRG as applicable).
- Ensure compliance with AHIMA, AHA Coding Clinic, CMS, and facility guidelines.
- Query providers per policy to clarify documentation and support compliant code/DRG selection.
- Meet or exceed productivity and 95–98%+ quality standards.
- Collaborate with HIM/CDI teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize documentation integrity.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and safeguard PHI in a remote work setting.
- Required Qualifications
- AHIMA credential: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA (active and in good standing).
- 3+ years recent inpatient facility coding experience.
- Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG methodologies, POA indicators, and encoder/reference tools (e.g., 3M, TruCode).
- Strong understanding of payer guidelines, Medicare regulations, and official coding guidelines.
- Reliable high-speed internet and a secure remote workspace.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Level I or Level II Trauma Hospital Experience
- Experience partnering with CDI teams and responding to coder queries/audits
- What We Offer
- Competitive contract rates (W-2 or 1099 depending on engagement).
- Consistent case volume and supportive HIM leadership.
- Potential for contract extension and additional projects.
- 40 Hours of PTO
- Health and Vision Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- 401K
How to Apply
- Submit your resume highlighting:
- Active AHIMA credential(s) and credential number,
- Years of inpatient coding experience,
- Epic experience details (modules, years, environments),
- Recent productivity/quality metrics (if available), and
- Availability and preferred hourly rate.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
- Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Experience:
- RECENT inpatient coding: 3 years (Required)
- License/Certification:
- AHIMA: CCS, RHIT or RHIA Certification (No AAPC Certs) (Required)
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