Inpatient Coder

Job Duties

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Inpatient Medical Coder (Hospital - Acute Care)

Location: Remote

Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire

Duration: ~3 months initially, conversion following

Schedule: 40 hours/week (flexible)

Overview

We are partnering with a leading healthcare organization to hire an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to support high-acuity hospital coding operations. This role requires strong expertise in inpatient facility coding within complex clinical environments, including academic or trauma-based settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for coders who are comfortable working independently with complex case mixes and maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Review and assign accurate codes for inpatient medical records, including diagnoses and procedures

Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodologies

Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards

Validate completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation and POA indicators

Utilize EHR systems and coding tools for accurate code assignment

Collaborate with providers through the query process to clarify documentation

Participate in audits, quality reviews, and CDI initiatives

Maintain productivity and accuracy expectations (high QA standards required)

Support documentation quality improvements and reporting metrics such as SOI, ROM, and CMI

Required Qualifications

3+ years of recent inpatient hospital (facility) coding experience

(Must be true inpatient coding - not professional fee, outpatient, or insurance-side)

Strong experience with:

ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS

MS-DRG assignment

POA indicators

Experience working in high-acuity hospital environments (300+ beds preferred)

Proven ability to maintain high accuracy (95%+ QA)

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to interpret complex documentation

Active coding certification (one of the following required):

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIC, or COC

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of inpatient coding / HIM experience

Experience in:

Academic Medical Centers or teaching hospitals

Level I Trauma Centers or complex case-mix environments

Familiarity with Epic EMR and/or 3M 360

Exposure to specialties such as: Neurology, Oncology, Transplant, Trauma, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Critical Care, OB/Newborn

What We're Looking For

Strong inpatient coding background in complex hospital settings

Ability to handle high-volume, high-acuity charts independently

Consistent work history with minimal employment gaps

Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Additional Details

Interview Process: Interview + 3-hour coding assessment

Start Date: Early JuneIf you're an experienced inpatient coder seeking a short-term opportunity with exposure to complex hospital cases, apply today.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future

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Minimum Education Required

Not Specified

Minimum Experience Required

Not Specified

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$35.00 - $45.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55155

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

12943

Job Benefits

See job description

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