Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support the health information management team, the full-time Certified Inpatient Coder will review clinical documentation, assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for billing and compliance, and resolve billing errors while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed reviews of inpatient records to assign diagnosis and procedure codes accurately
• Utilize various coding systems proficiently to ensure compliance and optimize reimbursement
• Manage and resolve billing process errors and assist in workflow improvements as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Certification in coding (e.g., CCS, CPC, RHIT) is required
• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field is preferred
• At least 2 years of coding experience in a hospital or multi-specialty practice setting is preferred
• Proficiency in using coding systems like Care Connect and Clintegrity
• Ability to formulate compliant Physician Coding Queries when documentation is unclear