Inpatient Coder III - Remote

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Franklin, TN

7h•Remote

About The Position

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient medical records while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and corporate standards. The role supports Health Information Management (HIM) Central Services by reviewing inpatient documentation, applying accurate codes, and collaborating with clinical documentation integrity (CDI) teams to support coding accuracy and financial integrity. The position performs remote coding for CHS-supported hospitals and requires maintaining productivity and accuracy benchmarks, including a 95% coding accuracy rate. The coder may consult with a manager or other resources to resolve complex issues, contribute to audits and quality reviews, and identify documentation deficiencies and process-improvement opportunities. The role also requires maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with applicable policies and standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One to three years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital or health system, including coding complex cardiac and neuroscience procedures.
Experience with virtual desktop images, electronic medical record systems, encoding systems, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding principles, guidelines, and reimbursement methodologies.
Familiarity with CDI best practices and clinical indicators for accurate documentation and coding.
Experience with electronic health records and coding software, such as 3M, EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, or other HIM platforms.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting and meet productivity and accuracy expectations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for collaboration with physicians, CDI teams, and coding managers.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient data privacy standards.
One of the following certifications is required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from AHIMA, or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from AHIMA.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a related field.
One-year coding certification in Health Information Management.
Experience in both inpatient and outpatient coding, with knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG reimbursement methodologies.
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification from AAPC.

Responsibilities

Perform remote inpatient coding for CHS-supported hospitals by reviewing electronic medical records and provider documentation and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes.
Ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines, payer-specific rules, and regulatory requirements.
Submit provider queries when documentation clarification is needed for coding specificity and clinical accuracy.
Collaborate with CDI teams to ensure complete, compliant, and accurate coding based on available clinical documentation.
Meet productivity and accuracy benchmarks, including a 95% coding accuracy rate.
Consult with the Manager or other available resources to resolve complex coding issues and discrepancies.
Identify documentation deficiencies and potential opportunities for physician education or process improvement.
Assist with coding audits and quality reviews to ensure adherence to compliance standards and corporate policies.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and comply with HIPAA and HIM privacy regulations.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.