Inpatient Coder - State Licensed

Job Summary

Working remotely on a PRN basis, the Inpatient Coder - State Licensed will accurately 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 meeting productivity standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts following designated workflows
• Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Queries physicians to clarify conflicting or incomplete clinical information and communicates documentation improvement opportunities

Required qualifications

• Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience in a critical access hospital setting is required
• Must be proficient in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding