Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Reviewing clinical documentation for accurate coding, the full-time Licensed Inpatient Coder will assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for Facility Inpatient records while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Select and sequence ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for designated patient types, ensuring accurate MS-DRG assignments
• Abstract clinical data from records to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge dispositions
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and participate in compliance programs and continuing education activities

Required qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC credential (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, COC, CCS-P, CPC)
• Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience with Acute Inpatient records
• Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment