Remote - Hospital Inpatient Coder III
About The Position
The Hospital Inpatient Coder III applies clinical coding knowledge, Official Coding Conventions guidelines, and AHA Coding Clinic guidance to assign ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 codes as accurately as possible for inpatient encounters. The role works closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialists, quality teams, and patient finance staff. The coder plays a key role in billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance. The position also ensures the accuracy of DRGs and the appropriate extraction of core data into the HIM abstracting system and data warehouse repository, facilitating accurate information about patient acuity, severity of illness, and quality outcomes. This is a remote position. Applicants must be physically located and authorized to work in one of the listed states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of inpatient and outpatient coding experience in an acute care environment.
- Must complete a coding proficiency evaluation.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of MS-DRGs, disease processes, clinical pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Apply clinical coding knowledge, Official Coding Conventions guidelines, and AHA Coding Clinic guidance to assign ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 codes accurately for inpatient encounters.
- Work closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialists, quality teams, and patient finance staff.
- Support billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure accurate DRGs and appropriate extraction of core data into the HIM abstracting system and data warehouse repository.
- Facilitate accurate data for patient acuity, severity of illness, and quality outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
- Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs.
- Family-focused benefits.
- Wellness incentives.
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
