Description
The Inpatient Medical Coder under the supervision of the Manager of Coding and Data Quality accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.
Essential Job Duties
1. Analyzes inpatient cases, identifies and assigns ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
2. Utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
3. Monitors assigned work on a daily basis in order to facilitate the billing process within the established timeframes. Codes and abstracts records within timeframes established for each patient type.
4. Maintain a high level of accuracy in code assignment to prevent claim denials, billing errors, and potential legal issues.
5. Review medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans, to extract pertinent information for code assignment.
6. Communicates with various departments within the hospitals regarding billing and registration issues. Refers any problems to management timely, providing clear details.
7. Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and coding compliance guidelines, including adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations.
8. Utilizes coding references, software tools, and electronic health records (EHR) to facilitate accurate and efficient code assignment.
9. Participate in ongoing education, training, and certification programs to enhance coding proficiency and maintain credentials.
10. Demonstrates support and compliance with the Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies. Performs other duties or projects such as coding corrections as assigned by the manager.
Skills
Ccs, Coding, inpatient, Icd-10, Epic, RHIT, RHIA
Top Skills Details
Ccs,Coding,inpatient
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Minimum Experience: At least three years of experience in outpatient coding with a CCS certification (or obtain within one year) required with at least a minimum of one year of inpatient ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience in a hospital setting required.
Required License/Certifications: Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Preferred Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health information Administrator (RHIA).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong analytical and organizational skills; filing systems; ability to prioritize workloads; meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; excellent customer service skills; general office procedures; ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision; familiar with basic medical terminology; computer experience; typing ability.
Required Minimum Education. The minimum level of education for this position includes: High School graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Remote
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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