Inpatient Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support daily coding activities, the full-time Inpatient Coding Specialist will manage productivity monitoring, scheduling, and training while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Inpatient Coding Supervisor with productivity monitoring and scheduling of coding tasks
• Conduct training and mentorship for new coders, ensuring adherence to coding standards
• Review coding edits and resolve failed claims while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines

Required qualifications

• High school diploma; A.S. or B.S. in Health Information Technology or Management preferred
• Prior experience in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding in an acute care or professional services setting
• Certifications such as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or CIRCC required within 6 months of employment
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems
• Familiarity with the 3M encoder and Epic system preferred