Inpatient Coder

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

📋 Description

• Precisely abstract data into the designated client electronic medical record systems.

• Allocate appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts in line with established workflows.

• Abstract and input coded data to fulfill hospital statistical and reporting needs.

• Assign Present on Admission indicators and determine discharge dispositions.

• Engage with physicians to resolve conflicting, vague, incomplete, ambiguous, or inconsistent clinical data.

• Relay documentation improvement prospects and coding challenges to the relevant personnel.

• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for account follow-up and reconciliation.

• Uphold the necessary productivity and quality standards.

• Maintain required coding credential standards.

• Provide schedule availability one month in advance.

• Commit to a minimum of 15–20 hours weekly when assigned to a project.

• Participate in assignments that may span from several days to a few months based on customer needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid CCS credential is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Trauma Level 1/Academic Teaching facility is required.

• At least 3 years of coding experience within the United States is essential.

• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding is needed.

• The ability to maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher is necessary.

• Capability to meet productivity benchmarks and quality standards is required.

• Ability to assign Present on Admission (POA) indicators following AHA POA guidelines is essential.

• Knowledge of Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives is required.

• Proficiency in querying physicians and addressing coding/documentation issues is needed.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal abilities are required.

• Well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including attentive listening and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to motivate and direct oneself is necessary.

• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

• Dedication to and compliance with company Core Values is required.

• Candidates for U.S.-based positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Fully remote work arrangement from a home office environment.