Senior Inpatient Coder DRG Validation (Remote, Certified)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Inpatient Coder - Drg Validation (Remote, Certified)

Pay: $42 – $44 per hour
Location:  Phoenix, Arizona 85053 (remote)
Schedule: 5 X 8s (40 hours per week)
Start:  September 1, 2026
Job Type:  Temp-to-Hire, Local and travel
Pay Frequency:  Weekly

About the Role

ShareSTAFF is hiring a Senior Inpatient Coder for a temp-to-hire assignment at a Remote in Phoenix, Arizona. ShareSTAFF Healthcare is seeking a Senior Inpatient Coder to serve as the subject matter expert on a small inpatient coding team supporting a federal healthcare claims program. In this remote role, you'll perform DRG validation and retrospective inpatient claims review, mentor other coders, and serve as the go-to resource on ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay - every week, on time
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
• Travel reimbursement
• Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
• Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
• Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide

What You'll Do

• Serve as subject matter expert on ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding for medical claims
• Take the lead role on coding projects as directed by Clinical Operations management
• Perform DRG Validation of medical claims coding using current coding guidelines and support software
• Conduct focused outpatient and/or inpatient claims reviews as requested and summarize findings
• Provide training and mentoring for new and existing clinical coders
• Identify and report potential fraudulent or quality issues
• Research coding manuals for benefits, limitations, and exclusions to support the referral/authorization decision process
• Monitor and track timeliness of retrospective claims reviews to ensure compliance with required timelines
• Prepare determination notices and other written correspondence
• Review coding issues identified by quality-monitoring partners and document findings, rationale, and corrective actions

What You Bring - Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current certification as Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — broader list per client email
• Confirm before posting, see Flag 1 above
• U.S. Citizenship required — no exceptions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication under a DoD background investigation (Interim and Final)
• 5+ years of clinical coding experience for facility and/or professional accounts
• 3+ years of claims processing experience for inpatient and/or outpatient accounts
• Documented experience working in a fast-paced environment

What You Bring - Preferred

• Experience in the private medical industry, health insurance, or Managed Care field
• Familiarity with TRICARE and the military healthcare delivery system

About ShareSTAFF

ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience and lasting relationships with healthcare facilities across the country, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports nurses and behavioral health professionals across psychiatric, medical-surgical, critical care, and allied health specialties.

How to Apply

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ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcco1