Hospital Coder – Inpatient

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Dakota.

📋 Description

• Evaluate inpatient clinical documentation, procedural details, and diagnostic outcomes

• Precisely assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes within the inpatient electronic medical record

• Implement Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations/guidelines, and ICD-10 coding standards

• Uphold organizational quality and productivity benchmarks

• Remain updated on coding principles, governmental regulations, official guidelines, and third-party payer criteria

• Utilize knowledge of MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs

• Collaborate with providers, clinical documentation improvement teams, and quality departments

• Employ various software solutions in daily operations

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology (or eligibility) or a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management required

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification is mandatory

• New graduates eligible for certification must pass the certification examination at the earliest testing dates after employment

• Prior hospital coding experience is highly preferred

• Previous experience with computer and/or encoder software is advantageous

• Strong understanding of MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs

• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding

• Knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations/guidelines, and third-party payer requirements

• Capability to maintain organizational quality and productivity standards

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from home option

• Flexible work arrangements

• EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet

• Support for accommodation available for online applications