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Inpatient Medical Coder (Hospital – Acute Care)
Location: Remote
Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire
Duration: ~3 months initially, conversion following
Schedule: 40 hours/week (flexible)
Overview
We are partnering with a leading healthcare organization to hire an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to support high-acuity hospital coding operations. This role requires strong expertise in inpatient facility coding within complex clinical environments, including academic or trauma-based settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for coders who are comfortable working independently with complex case mixes and maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assign accurate codes for inpatient medical records, including diagnoses and procedures
- Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodologies
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards
- Validate completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation and POA indicators
- Utilize EHR systems and coding tools for accurate code assignment
- Collaborate with providers through the query process to clarify documentation
- Participate in audits, quality reviews, and CDI initiatives
- Maintain productivity and accuracy expectations (high QA standards required)
- Support documentation quality improvements and reporting metrics such as SOI, ROM, and CMI
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of recent inpatient hospital (facility) coding experience
(Must be true inpatient coding – not professional fee, outpatient, or insurance-side) - Strong experience with:
- ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS
- MS-DRG assignment
- POA indicators
- Experience working in high-acuity hospital environments (300+ beds preferred)
- Proven ability to maintain high accuracy (95%+ QA)
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to interpret complex documentation
- Active coding certification (one of the following required):
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIC, or COC
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of inpatient coding / HIM experience
- Experience in:
- Academic Medical Centers or teaching hospitals
- Level I Trauma Centers or complex case-mix environments
- Familiarity with Epic EMR and/or 3M 360
- Exposure to specialties such as: Neurology, Oncology, Transplant, Trauma, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Critical Care, OB/Newborn
What We’re Looking For
- Strong inpatient coding background in complex hospital settings
- Ability to handle high-volume, high-acuity charts independently
- Consistent work history with minimal employment gaps
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Additional Details
- Interview Process: Interview + 3-hour coding assessment
- Start Date: Early June
If you’re an experienced inpatient coder seeking a short-term opportunity with exposure to complex hospital cases, apply today.
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