Facility Inpatient Coder (Remote)

The Judge Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiter is seeking a Facility Inpatient Coder to join their remote team. This full-time role requires at least three years of coding experience and relevant credentials such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. Responsibilities include assigning coding based on medical records, collaborating with teams, and ensuring quality benchmarks are met. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of facility inpatient coding experience.
• Strong understanding of official coding guidelines.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG codes based on medical records.
• Evaluate physician documentation for clarity.
• Collaborate with the coding team for improved outcomes.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

DRG assignment knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Coding platforms

Job description

Overview

The Judge Group provided pay range. This range is provided by The Judge Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Facility Inpatient Coder to join our remote team. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, compliant coding.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

Note: Candidates with a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) may be considered if they have extensive inpatient/DRG experience (7–10 years).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, POA, and discharge status codes based on thorough medical record review.
• Evaluate physician documentation and initiate queries when clarification is needed, in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Review and correct coding tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with the coding team to improve coding outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of facility inpatient (Diagnosis-Related Group) coding experience.
• Active credential: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Strong understanding of official coding guidelines and DRG assignment.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and coding platforms.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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