Coder I – Professional (Inpatient)

TEKsystems•Madison, WI

2d•$30 - $40•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Coder I – Professional to support inpatient hospital coding operations. This fully remote role is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with official coding guidelines, ensuring documentation supports appropriate reimbursement and quality reporting. The ideal candidate has strong inpatient facility coding experience, preferably within Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma environments, and is confident coding ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS. Productivity expectations are 16–17 charts per day. Location: Fully Remote (Wisconsin, Missouri, or Oklahoma) Employment Type: Full‑Time

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 2 years of inpatient coding experience
Experience with inpatient facility coding strongly preferred
Exposure to Trauma Level 1 or 2 facilities is a plus
Strong knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS
Ability to consistently meet productivity standards (16–17 charts/day)
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment
Applicants must hold one of the following active credentials (issued by AHIMA or AAPC): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certified Coding Specialist – Physician‑based (CCS‑P) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC‑A)

Nice To Haves

Experience with inpatient facility coding strongly preferred
Exposure to Trauma Level 1 or 2 facilities is a plus

Responsibilities

Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital accounts in accordance with official coding guidelines and clinical documentation.
Abstract inpatient records to ensure timely and accurate charge capture.
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and quality teams to validate: Medicare Severity Diagnosis‑Related Groups (MS‑DRGs) Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) Hospital‑Acquired Conditions (HACs)
Monitor assigned work queues to ensure records are completed within established turnaround times.
Generate coding queries to physicians when documentation clarification is required.
Stay current on coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory updates.
Perform additional duties as assigned.