Inpatient Facility Coder
LaSalle Network is partnering with Amplify to hire an Inpatient Facility Coder to support complex inpatient coding for Level II trauma cases. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers a fully remote work environment and the potential for long-term employment. The ideal candidate is an experienced, credentialed inpatient coder with a strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, DRG validation, and complex community hospital cases. This role is well suited for someone who can balance productivity and accuracy while navigating challenging clinical documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Review inpatient medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes while meeting established productivity and quality standards.
- Validate MS-DRG assignments and ensure accurate coding and grouping outcomes.
- Abstract clinical data to support accurate inpatient facility claims and reporting.
- Review and resolve coding-related claims scrubber edits.
- Participate in client meetings and training sessions as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory requirements relevant to assigned cases.
Qualifications
- Hold an active AHIMA or AAPC credential, with CCS, RHIT, or RHIA required.
- Have at least one year of relevant inpatient coding experience for the assigned patient population, including experience within the past six months.
- Demonstrate proficiency in complex inpatient facility coding for community hospital cases, including Level II trauma.
- Achieve a minimum score of 80% on required pre-employment coding assessments.
- Maintain a strong balance of coding accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail.
Key Details
- Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
- Compensation: $37–$40/hour
- Work Model: Fully Remote
- Benefits: Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits.