Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support Health Information Management services, the full-time remote Certified Inpatient Coder will accurately assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient medical records, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and collaborating with clinical documentation teams to optimize coding accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Perform remote inpatient coding by reviewing electronic medical records and provider documentation to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes
• Ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and submit queries for documentation clarification as needed
• Collaborate with CDI teams to maintain coding accuracy and assist with coding audits and quality reviews

Required qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital or health system, including complex procedures
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and coding software
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), RHIT, or RHIA required; Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) preferred
• Knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG reimbursement methodologies preferred