Inpatient Coder
LaSalle Network is hiring an Inpatient Coder to support a nationally recognized healthcare revenue cycle organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inpatient facility coder who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment and enjoys working independently while maintaining high coding accuracy.
Inpatient Coder Responsibilities:
- Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient hospital accounts while maintaining production and quality standards
- Validate MS-DRG assignments and abstract clinical data for billing and reporting purposes
- Review clinical documentation to ensure accurate code assignment and mitigate coding-related claims edits
- Maintain productivity of two inpatient accounts per hour while achieving at least 95% coding accuracy
- Collaborate with providers and client teams to resolve documentation questions and support coding accuracy
- Participate in client meetings, training sessions and ongoing coding education while adapting to client-specific coding guidelines
What's Needed:
- Active AHIMA credential (RHIT, RHIA or CCS required)
- 2+ years of recent inpatient facility coding experience
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and MS-DRG assignment
- Ability to consistently maintain 95% coding accuracy while meeting productivity expectations
- Experience with Epic and/or 3M 360 preferred
- Trauma or teaching hospital experience preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently
What's in it for me?
- $35-40/hour pay rate (heavily based on experience)
- Fully remote opportunity with company-provided equipment
- Flexible Monday-Friday daytime schedule with a 6:00-8:00 AM start time in your local time zone
- One interview and coding assessment with an expected 1-2 week hiring process
- Opportunity to join a growing revenue cycle organization known for strong employee retention and internal career growth
- Work with a company that has served healthcare organizations for more than 30 years and supports over 700 clients nationwide
If you're an experienced inpatient coder looking to join a respected healthcare organization with long-term growth potential, apply today!