Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Working remotely on a full-time basis, the Certified Inpatient Coder will code medical information into billing systems, ensuring accurate assignment of diagnoses and compliance with coding guidelines across multiple facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Codes inpatient medical records, including major traumas and NICU records, using ICD and ICD-PCS codes
• Ensures appropriate assignment of diagnoses present on admission (POA) indicators and verifies DRG assignments
• Reviews work queues for coding prioritization and follows up on on-hold accounts for final coding

Required qualifications

• Certification Program or Associate degree or Coding Certificate through AHIMA or an approved coding certification program
• Three years of coding experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting, with inpatient coding experience preferred
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification
• Familiarity with EPIC health information systems is preferred
• Successful completion of the IP Coder Associate program may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements