Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support health information management, the full-time Certified Inpatient Coder will code medical information into billing systems, ensuring accurate assignment of diagnoses and compliance with coding guidelines while working remotely during daytime hours.

Key responsibilities

• Codes inpatient medical records, including major traumas and NICU cases, using ICD and ICD-PCS codes
• Reviews and prioritizes work queues for timely coding and follows up on on-hold accounts
• Collaborates with clinical documentation specialists to resolve documentation queries and ensure accurate coding

Required qualifications

• Certification Program or Associate degree or Coding Certificate through 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) credential
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and coding software
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and MS DRG payment systems