Facility Inpatient Coder (Remote)

Overview

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Facility Inpatient Coder to join our remote team. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, compliant coding.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

Note: Candidates with a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) may be considered if they have extensive inpatient/DRG experience (7–10 years).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, POA, and discharge status codes based on thorough medical record review.
• Evaluate physician documentation and initiate queries when clarification is needed, in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Review and correct coding tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with the coding team to improve coding outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of facility inpatient (Diagnosis-Related Group) coding experience.
• Active credential: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Strong understanding of official coding guidelines and DRG assignment.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and coding platforms.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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