Position title: Remote Inpatient Coder III Location: Fully Remote, USA Assignment Length: contract-to-hire Compensation: $35-38 hourly Work schedule: Monday - Friday; Candidates must now be prepared to work a weekend day after the pre-bill review is complete. This can be done on a Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Saturday schedule. Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vison, and 401 (k) We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder III to join a high-performing team supporting a Level I Trauma facility . Due to increasing chart complexity post-COVID, this role requires strong clinical knowledge and the ability to code high-acuity inpatient cases with accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Perform inpatient coding across a variety of complex case types Accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and MS-DRGs Work within pre-bill and post pre-bill workflows Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and facility standards Collaborate with CDI and revenue cycle teams as needed Case Mix Includes COVID-19 cases Cardiology (CABG, PTCA, valve replacements) Spinal fusions High-risk obstetrics (mom/baby) NICU General inpatient cases Required Qualifications One of the following credentials: RHIA RHIT CCS CIC Recent experience with Epic (within the past 6 months) Proficiency with 3M encoder/CAC tools Not Eligible to Hire In: California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands