Inpatient Coder II

About the role

The Inpatient Coder Level 2 is responsible for independently coding inpatient medical records, ensuring the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient hospital encounters. This role requires adherence to official coding guidelines, regulatory agencies, and hospital policies. The position demands prior coding experience and a strong understanding of DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment, clinical documentation, and coding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Proficient understanding of complex clinical scenarios, including comorbidities and complications.
• Ability to analyze detailed clinical notes and identify relevant clinical indicators for coding accuracy.
• Perform and respond to documentation queries.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Basic auditing skills and quality assurance participation.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Professional communication with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently.
• Identify cases requiring provider documentation clarification and collaborate with the CDI team.
• Meet and maintain established coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• Assist in mentoring Level 1 coders or new team members as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Two (2) years of inpatient coding experience

Schedule

Fully Remote M-F 8-5