Cognizant
New York, NY
Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) Remote Location: Remote (work from home office) Experience: 3+ years of facility-based inpatient coding Job Summary The Inpatient Coder is a key role supporting one or more Cognizant clients, responsible for reviewing medical documentation and accurately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes. This role works independently and as part of a team, queries physicians to clarify documentation, and supports coding quality through peer review, while meeting accuracy and productivity standards in a fast-paced remote environment. Key Responsibilities Review documentation to code diagnoses (ICD-10-CM) and procedures (ICD-10-PCS). Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and/or procedures through the query process. Assign accurate codes using an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines. Perform peer reviews of company Health Information Management coding...