Hospital Coding Specialist

HIM Hospital Coder I – Professional Billing HIM Hospital Coder I – Professional Billing Pay: $36.00 – $40.00/hour Job Type: Contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM HST LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a skilled HIM Hospital Coder I (Professional Billing) to join a fully remote healthcare team. This position focuses on accurate coding and abstraction of medical records to support compliance, reimbursement, and data integrity. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented coding professional with experience in hospital and surgical coding environments. Key Responsibilities Review and code medical records accurately and within established timelines Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation Ensure compliance with federal guidelines and coding standards Abstract medical record data and verify accuracy prior to submission Communicate with providers to clarify diagnoses and procedural documentation Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks for coding performance Organize and prioritize workload across multiple queues to meet deadlines Participate in documentation audits and coding reviews as needed Qualifications 2–5 years of recent full-time coding experience Recent hospital coding/abstracting experience within the last 5 years required Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical documentation Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Ability to multitask and move efficiently across multiple work queues Required Certifications (one required) CCS, CPC, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA Education High school diploma or GED required Associate degree preferred Experience & Skills Preferred Surgical coding experience (including gastrointestinal, orthopedics, neurology, spine, cardiology) Experience with outpatient and inpatient E/M coding Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Location This is a fully remote position. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: California, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Arizona, Florida, or West Virginia. Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), commuter benefits (where applicable), and a 401(k) plan. Equal Opportunity Statement LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements. LHH