IP Coder

About the Role

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading healthcare organization to identify an experienced Inpatient Coder for a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential. The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient hospital experience, including work in a hospital, academic hospital/medical center, or Level I/Level II Trauma Center, and be comfortable coding complex inpatient cases while maintaining high accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate inpatient medical coding using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Review clinical documentation, medical records, and physician notes to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes
• Analyze complex inpatient cases and identify appropriate principal and secondary diagnoses
• Assign MS-DRGs and ensure accurate reimbursement
• Review charts for coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Identify documentation gaps and collaborate with internal teams as needed
• Maintain established coding productivity and quality standards
• Research coding guidelines and stay current with changes to coding regulations and requirements
• Ensure coding practices align with applicable CMS, AHIMA, and organizational guidelines
• Work independently in a fully remote environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional inpatient coding experience
• Must hold one of the following certifications:
  • CPC – Certified Professional Coder
  • RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
  • RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator
  • CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
• Previous experience working in a hospital or academic hospital/medical center
• Experience with a Level I or Level II Trauma Center is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Experience coding complex inpatient charts and assigning DRGs
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Benefits

• $34–$38/hour, depending on experience
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent conversion
• Fully remote work environment
• Weekly pay and a streamlined onboarding process
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave, and Sick Leave

Location: Fully Remote