Jul 09, 2026

Inpatient Coder with AHIMA Certification

Job Description

To support a community hospital's coding needs, the full-time Inpatient Coder with AHIMA Certification will review clinical documentation, assign diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient records, and ensure compliance with billing and reimbursement requirements in a remote setting. Key responsibilities Select and sequence ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for inpatient records Review clinical records to ensure accurate MS-DRG assignments reflecting documented diagnoses and procedures Abstract clinical data to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain data integrity Required qualifications Active AHIMA credential (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC credential (e.g., COC, CCS-P, CPC) Two years of recent hands-on coding experience with acute inpatient records Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment