Minnesota Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support hospital operations, the full-time Minnesota Licensed Inpatient Coder will assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient services, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines while working remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and assign appropriate ICD-10 codes for inpatient services, understanding their impact on DRG
• Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process and provide documentation feedback to providers
• Maintain coding knowledge and participate in departmental meetings and educational events

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional coder certification from AHIMA and/or AAPC (e.g., RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CIC)
• 3+ years of experience in Acute Care Inpatient medical coding
• 3+ years of experience with DRG coding and complex procedures
• 3+ years of training and experience using ICD-10-PCS procedure coding