The Medical Coder (Inpatient) is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital services. This role supports compliant coding, appropriate reimbursement, quality reporting, and regulatory requirements.
The position is 100% remote and operates as a 1099 independent consultant. The coder must complete coding assessments, maintain productivity and accuracy standards, and collaborate with CDI, compliance, billing, and other staff as needed.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of inpatient facility coding experience
- CCS certification from AHIMA required
- Associate degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, a related healthcare field, or Business Administration/Management; bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, POAs, HACs, PSIs, and official coding guidelines
- Experience with Cerner, PowerChart, and 3M preferred
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and Microsoft Office skills
- Must pass an inpatient coding assessment and successfully code 5 charts
Location
New York, New York, US
Employment Type
Contractor
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago
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