Massachusetts Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support hospital coding needs, the per diem Massachusetts Licensed Inpatient Coder will review medical records for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures, utilizing ICD-10 CM and PCS codes, and will work remotely for up to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling and weekend coverage preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Verifies and abstracts clinical data from patient records, ensuring documentation is complete before coding
• Assigns ICD-10 CM and PCS codes accurately based on medical record documentation and manages deficiencies within Epic
• Collaborates with leadership on denial reports and participates in audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Three years of experience in ICD-10-CM and PCS coding
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to conduct training during business hours (6 AM to 6 PM EST, M-F)