Inpatient Medical Coder - PRN

About the Role

This position involves accurately assigning and abstracting inpatient diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, ensuring precision and compliance with documentation standards. The role includes overseeing and auditing coding work, promoting documentation improvement, and maintaining high accuracy rates for coding and MS-DRG assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assign and review medical codes from patient records
• Ensure coding accuracy and adherence to documentation guidelines
• Audit work of Level 1 & 2 Coders
• Address clinical and reimbursement issues through professional communication
• Uphold productivity benchmarks and quality standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years inpatient coding experience, preferably at a Level I Trauma Center
• Credentials such as CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with coding review feedback and coding software is advantageous
• Must meet health screening requirements
• No sponsorship available

Benefits

• Remote work with flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive training
• Equipment provision

Pay

$32 to $42 per hour, based on experience and location