Job Title: Inpatient Coder Location: Remote Type: Contract Payrate- Duties/Responsibilities: • Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures • Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process • Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines • Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders • Complete reports as requested • Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company • Maintain productivity expectations: inpatient 24 encounters per day, 3 encounters per hour, 20 minutes to code each encounter • AHIMA credential • Minimum 3 years IP coding experience at an Academic/Trauma Level 1 facility • APR DRG experience • Experience must include all IP areas/service types – anything and everything an inpatient admission would be required for Desired Skills/Qualifications: • CCS, RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA) • Minimum of two years of facility based inpatient experience • Knowledge of Federal, state and payer regulations • Capable of interpreting medical records reports and chart entries • Able to work independently and as a team member • Capable of applying judgment and decision making • Base office skills (Word, Excel) • Pass Coding Assessment with score 80% or greater. • Basic background with computers with ability to be in multiple systems at 1 time • Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and in a team in a fast paced environment • Interacting with manager/team members on scheduled time off and breaks and new procedures and policies as provided by the client is essential. • Well organized and able to handle multipole projects as needed. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Able to be flexible and adaptable to change. • Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.