Inpatient Coder

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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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