Inpatient Medical Coder

Inpatient Coder Insight Global is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to support a Level I Trauma hospital system overseeing 12 acute care facilities. This role will start as a 3-month contract but is expected to continuously extend or convert to a full-time employee for the client. In this role, coders will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes for complex inpatient cases, ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The ideal candidate has strong trauma coding experience, a solid understanding of anatomy and medical terminology, and the ability to work independently in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment. Assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS codes through full inpatient record review, ensuring correct DRG assignment and compliance. Code inpatient cases across multiple facilities while meeting established quality and productivity standards. Utilize coding tools, including Streamline Health Evaluator, to review system‑identified flags and resolve documentation or coding issues. Validate all codes against official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Collaborate with coding leadership and peers by incorporating feedback and participating in quality improvement efforts. Efficiently navigate EPIC to review clinical documentation, operative reports, and discharge summaries. #J-18808-Ljbffr