About e4health

At E4health, our vision is to empower better health for our clients, our team, and the communities we serve. We uphold core values including embracing change, focusing on quality, client success, team growth, collaboration, integrity, and mutual respect.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting data into client electronic medical record systems following Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives. The role includes data entry of abstracted patient data, assigning Present on Admission (POA) indicators per AHA guidelines, querying physicians when necessary, and maintaining a coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while meeting productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts according to workflow
Abstract and enter coded data for hospital reporting
Assign present on admission indicators and discharge dispositions
Query physicians to clarify documentation as appropriate
Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Revenue Cycle teams
Maintain productivity, quality standards, and coding credential requirements

Requirements

Valid CCS credential (AHIMA) required
Minimum 3 years inpatient coding experience in large Academic/Trauma 1 hospital settings (600+ beds)
Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
Preferred experience with Epic & Solventum systems
Understanding of Elixhauser codes and awareness of Vizient data impact

Attributes and Skills

Integrity, ethics, and passion for quality
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Self-motivation, initiative, and drive for results
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Commitment to teamwork and company values

Working Conditions

This is a remote, full-time position performed in a home office environment

Benefits

Full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, and PTO policy.

Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.