Addison Group is partnering with a leading academic healthcare organization to identify an experienced Inpatient Trauma Coder. This is an excellent opportunity for a coding professional with strong Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
The Inpatient Trauma Coder will be responsible for reviewing and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for complex inpatient encounters. This role requires extensive experience coding cases from a Level I Trauma Center and collaborating with clinical documentation and coding teams to ensure compliant reimbursement and data integrity.
Active CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification required. Minimum of 3 years of recent Level I Trauma inpatient coding experience required. Prior experience coding for an academic medical center or teaching hospital strongly preferred. Proficiency with Epic and 3M 360 Encompass/CAC preferred. Associate degree or higher preferred. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable interacting with physicians, CDI teams, and other healthcare professionals.
Fully remote opportunity after onboarding. Contract-to-hire position with long-term growth potential. Initial training schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM EST. Following training, employees may select a fixed 8.5-hour consecutive shift between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST. First day onsite attendance required for equipment pickup, badge issuance, and onboarding activities. Additional onsite training may be required if productivity or quality expectations are not met. Productivity expectations generally range from 15–18 charts per day while maintaining 95% coding accuracy. Client-provided equipment supplied.
Remote work flexibility after onboarding. Opportunity to join a highly respected healthcare organization. Exposure to complex trauma and specialty inpatient cases. Contract-to-hire career path. Competitive compensation. Collaborative coding and CDI team environment.