Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support accurate coding practices, the full-time remote Senior Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist will review and abstract inpatient medical records, assign appropriate medical codes for diagnoses and procedures, and ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to accurately assign ICD-10 codes and DRGs for inpatient records
• Queries physicians for clarification on code assignments when documentation is inadequate or ambiguous
• Maintains coding accuracy and productivity standards while adhering to ethical coding guidelines and compliance policies

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required
• Five years of inpatient hospital coding experience required
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding
• Experience in a level 1 trauma facility or academic teaching facility preferred