Inpatient Facility Coder
My client is hiring for an experienced Inpatient Facility Coder to support hospital-based coding operations within a Trauma Level I teaching facility. This is a fully remote opportunity offering flexible daytime hours, with the expectation that candidates are available to work full-time (40 hours per week).
Key Responsibilities:
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient facility encounters
- Review clinical documentation to ensure compliant and complete coding
- Apply inpatient coding guidelines in accordance with CMS, UHDDS, and facility standards
- Support DRG assignment and coding quality initiatives
- Collaborate with CDI, physicians, and revenue cycle teams as needed
- Meet established productivity and accuracy benchmarks
Required Qualifications:
- CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification (required)
- 23 years of inpatient facility coding experience
- Experience coding in a Trauma Level I teaching hospital
- Strong knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG methodology
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Availability to work full-time hours (3540 hours/week) during daytime schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic or teaching hospital experience
- Exposure to audits, denials, or CDI collaboration
- Prior remote inpatient coding experience
Why Consider This Role:
- 100% remote
- Flexible daytime hours with full-time stability
- Competitive hourly rate: $3540/hour
- Opportunity to support a high-acuity, teaching facility
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out directly for additional details.