Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support a growing healthcare team, the remote Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining a 95% accuracy rate while working full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD 10-CM/PCS according to CMS requirements
• Analyze documentation for accuracy and resolve identified issues while submitting physician queries as needed
• Maintain coding education and compliance with AHIMA's Code of Ethics and department policies

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in a health-related field preferred
• One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred