Inpatient Coder (Level 1 Trauma)

Senior Inpatient Coder

Required Skills & Experience: Active CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification; minimum 3 years of inpatient coding experience; 5+ years preferred; recent Level I Trauma inpatient coding experience, ideally current or within the past 612 months; strong oncology and surgical oncology coding experience; experience coding complex, high-acuity inpatient cases; proficiency with 3M; strong understanding of secondary diagnoses, comorbidities, and complex coding scenarios; ability to successfully complete a coding assessment as part of the interview process; ability to work standard business hours during the initial training/pre-bill period.

Job Description: We are seeking experienced Senior Inpatient Coders to support a highly complex Level I Trauma environment. This is a fully remote opportunity designed for seasoned inpatient coding professionals who are comfortable working with challenging, high-acuity cases.

The ideal candidate will have recent Level I Trauma experience, an active CCS certification, and strong experience coding complex oncology and surgical oncology cases. This environment requires a high degree of accuracy, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing: Review and code highly complex inpatient medical records; accurately assign diagnoses and procedures in accordance with applicable coding guidelines; code complex oncology, surgical oncology, transplant, and Level I Trauma cases; accurately capture secondary diagnoses and relevant comorbidities; participate in an intensive pre-bill quality review process prior to moving into full production; review audit feedback and collaborate with coding auditors to resolve questions or discrepancies; maintain a high level of coding accuracy in a quality-focused environment.