Inpatient Coder - Work at Home - Any State

Inpatient Coder - Work at Home - Any State

Bon Secours Mercy Health is dedicated to improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. We are seeking an advanced inpatient coder to work at home in any state.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical record documentation and accurately assign ICD‑10 diagnoses and procedure codes, supporting correct Medicare Severity‑Diagnosis Related Group (MS‑DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group (APR‑DRG).
• Verify patient discharge disposition and assign present‑on‑admission (POA) indicators for each code.
• Abstract required data per facility specifications and write appeals for DRG denials.
• Monitor and process inpatient accounts through the billing system, ensuring timely, compliant processing.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists and medical staff to ensure complete documentation and accurate coding.
• Maintain quality, productivity standards and key performance indicators for 3M 360 CAC for CRS and Direct Code.
• Stay current with CMS requirements, Correct Coding Initiative edits, Hospital Acquired Conditions, and national and local coverage determinations.
• Utilize tools such as the 3M encoder, CAC, CDIS, and abstracting systems, reporting inaccuracies and potential unethical activity per compliance policy.

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, or CCA licensure required.
• Advanced coding experience with inpatient records and Medicare coding guidelines.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with 3M 360, 3M Encoder, CAC, and CDIS systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.