Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure compliant billing of hospital claims, the full-time Certified Inpatient Coder will accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters using ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, and HCPCs codes while working remotely during day shifts from Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately code all records according to ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCs systems, reflecting pertinent diagnoses and procedures
• Provide interdepartmental coding assistance and develop compliant coding methodologies using reference materials
• Facilitate revenue optimization while maintaining compliance standards through auditing, monitoring, and training

Required qualifications

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCs coding systems and regulatory guidelines
• Experience with electronic medical record systems for coding purposes
• Ability to conduct coding audits and maintain coding certification
• Familiarity with interdepartmental coding processes and compliance standards