Inpatient Coder

Apply with Indeed Salary: USD35 - USD40 per hour Job Title: Inpatient Coder Location: Fully Remote (Not eligible in CA, ND, HI, AK, VT) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $35-40/hour (heavily based on experience) Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits - LaSalle Network is hiring an Inpatient Code r to support a nationally recognized healthcare revenue cycle organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inpatient facility coder who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment and enjoys working independently while maintaining high coding accuracy. Responsibilities Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient hospital accounts while maintaining production and quality standards Validate MS-DRG assignments and abstract clinical data for billing and reporting purposes Review clinical documentation to ensure accurate code assignment and mitigate coding-related claims edits Maintain productivity of two inpatient accounts per hour while achieving at least 95% coding accuracy Collaborate with providers and client teams to resolve documentation questions and support coding accuracy Participate in client meetings, training sessions and ongoing coding education while adapting to client-specific coding guidelines Qualifications Active AHIMA credential (RHIT, RHIA or CCS required) 2+ years of recent inpatient facility coding experience Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and MS-DRG assignment Ability to consistently maintain 95% coding accuracy while meeting productivity expectations Experience with Epic and/or 3M 360 preferred Trauma or teaching hospital experience preferred Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently Benefits and Compensation $35-40/hour pay rate (heavily based on experience) Fully remote opportunity with company-provided equipment Flexible Monday-Friday daytime schedule with a 6:00-8:00 AM start time in your local time zone One interview and coding assessment with an expected 1-2 week hiring process Opportunity to join a growing revenue cycle organization known for strong employee retention and internal career growth Work with a company that has served healthcare organizations for more than 30 years and supports over 700 clients nationwide If you're an experienced inpatient coder looking to join a respected healthcare organization with long-term growth potential, apply today! Ellie Chestler Project Manager, Accounting & Finance LaSalle Network #LI-JX1 LNAF #J-18808-Ljbffr