Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding practices, the full-time Certified Inpatient Coder will abstract data into electronic medical record systems, assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts following designated workflows
• Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Communicate with physicians and Clinical Documentation staff to resolve coding issues and improve documentation

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting
• Experience with inpatient and SDS/OBS coding, including extensive spinal procedures
• Level 1 Trauma/Academic setting experience is preferred
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding