Illinois Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support coding accuracy in a hospital setting, the full-time Illinois Licensed Inpatient Coder will assign diagnostic and procedure codes for inpatient accounts, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Assign accurate diagnostic and procedure codes based on clinical documentation and coding guidelines
• Coordinate with clinical documentation teams to validate coding accuracy for Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG) and patient safety indicators
• Monitor work queues to ensure timely charging of all records and generate coding queries as needed

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin
• No prior experience required