Inpatient Coder

Job Title: Inpatient Coder

Primary Location: Remote

Position Type: Contract



Overview:


Casting a line for a HIM Inpatient Coder. This is a remote, work-from-home contract role. This position is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to inpatient records, drawing on strong academic, trauma, and/or research university coding experience.



What You Bring to the Role

• RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification
• Minimum 3 years of Inpatient medical record coding experience
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Proficiency with Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx, and other tools as needed
• Ability to concentrate on task and minimize distractions in a private work-from-home space
• Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Access to an Encoder required

What You'll Do

• Assign ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
• Abstract selected data items and enter into 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
• Complete UHDDS data abstraction as required
• Maintain a log of work performed
• Complete other assigned duties as directed by management