Inpatient Coder

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the overall quality of inpatient coding in a role that is fully accountable.

• Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives as needed.

• Guarantee precise and comprehensive coding for the evaluation and reporting of physician and hospital outcomes.

• Keep extensive, current knowledge of clinical coding practices.

• Utilize documentation requirements and coding guidelines for both diagnosis and procedural coding.

• Adhere to Coding Clinic and AHA Official Coding Guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate degree.

• In the absence of an associate degree, a Certified Coding Specialist credential with two years of inpatient coding experience will be accepted.

• Recent graduates eligible for AHIMA credentials may be considered.

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification is mandatory.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is preferred.

• Familiarity with encoder software is preferred.

• Residency in Kentucky or Indiana is required.

• Subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work position.

• Equal Employment Opportunity employment.

• Drug-free workplace.

• Post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.