Insight Global is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to support a Level I Trauma hospital system overseeing 12 acute care facilities. This role will start as a 3-month contract but is expected to continuously extend or convert to a full-time employee for the client. In this role, coders will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes for complex inpatient cases, ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The ideal candidate has strong trauma coding experience, a solid understanding of anatomy and medical terminology, and the ability to work independently in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment.
• Assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS codes through full inpatient record review, ensuring correct DRG assignment and compliance.
• Code inpatient cases across multiple facilities while meeting established quality and productivity standards.
• Utilize coding tools, including Streamline Health Evaluator, to review system‑identified flags and resolve documentation or coding issues.
• Validate all codes against official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with coding leadership and peers by incorporating feedback and participating in quality improvement efforts.
• Efficiently navigate EPIC to review clinical documentation, operative reports, and discharge summaries.