Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist

To support a growing healthcare team, the remote Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining a 95% accuracy rate while working full-time. Key responsibilities Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD 10-CM/PCS according to CMS requirements Analyze documentation for accuracy and resolve identified issues while submitting physician queries as needed Maintain coding education and compliance with AHIMA's Code of Ethics and department policies Required qualifications Associate degree in a health-related field preferred One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital preferred Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred