Hospital Inpatient Coder

The Planet Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Hospital Inpatient Coder to accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records in a remote setting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and knowledgeable in coding systems. Requires an Associate's degree and at least one active coding certification. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least one active coding certification.
• Prior experience in coding for inpatient medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital accounts.
• Collaborate with teams to validate coding for quality.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of medical terminology

Familiarity with coding systems

Commitment to high-quality work

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

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Our client is seeking an experienced Hospital Inpatient Coder to accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records in compliance with official coding guidelines and regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, well-versed in medical terminology and coding systems, and committed to delivering high-quality work in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital accounts using clinical documentation and official coding guidelines (e.g., ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS).
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and Quality teams to validate:
• Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs)
• Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs)
• Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs)
• Monitor assigned work queues to ensure timely processing and charging of records.
• Generate and submit physician queries when clarification of documentation is needed.
• Stay current on all updates to coding standards, conventions, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Health Information Management or a related field.

Certifications:

Candidates must hold at least one of the following active certifications:

• CCA – Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)
• CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (AHIMA)
• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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