Full-time Inpatient Coder responsible for reviewing and abstracting inpatient medical records and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services in an inpatient setting. Ensure all data elements required for federal or state reporting and billing are collected and included in the patient's demographic record.
Responsibilities include:
- Review and abstract inpatient medical records
- Identify and assign accurate medical codes
- Query physicians when documentation is unclear or insufficient for coding
- Stay updated on coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting guidelines
- Maintain at least 95% accuracy in ICD-10 and DRG assignments and consistently meet productivity standards
Position is 100% remote with flexible scheduling at 40 hours per week. Candidates must provide their own computer and secure internet connection.
- 3-5 years of hospital inpatient coding experience
- CPC, RHIT, or RHIA certification required
- Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process
Location
N/A
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$62,400 - $93,600
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago