Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented Inpatient Coder, the full-time remote position will involve reviewing hospital patient medical records and assigning accurate diagnostic or procedural codes (ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRGs) to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Apply coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding
• Submit provider queries to resolve documentation discrepancies and perform quality assessments of records
• Abstract and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for all diagnoses and procedures in both outpatient and inpatient settings

Required qualifications:

• AHIMA/AAPC credentials
• Three or more years of inpatient coding experience, including complicated procedures
• Experience coding for trauma centers and teaching facilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to maintain a 95% QA accuracy rate and meet production expectations