Hospital Inpatient Coder

Cognizant; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is looking for a Remote Inpatient Medical Coder to review and analyze patient medical records and assign standardized codes based on ICD-10-CM and PCS. The role requires a minimum of 3 years experience in inpatient coding and relevant coding credentials like CCS. Successful candidates will possess strong judgment, communication skills, and familiarity with coding environments. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and an annual incentive program.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Hospital-based inpatient coding.
• Current coding credential required.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses.
• Utilize electronic encoder applications to assign codes.
• Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98%.

Skills

Hospital-based inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

MS-DRG and APR-DRG

Level 1 Trauma Coding

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

EPIC and 3M Encoder systems

Education

CCS RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA)

Job description

Overview

Work Model: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time M-F flexible hours

An inpatient hospital medical coder is a healthcare professional responsible for reviewing and analyzing patient medical records from hospital stays and assigning standardized codes for diagnoses and procedures. These codes are primarily based on ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases) and PCS (Procedure Coding System) standards.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures through the query process.
• Utilize electronic encoder applications to assign codes in compliance with practice policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards.
• Achieve productivity expectations: Inpatient 16–24 encounters per day or 2–3 encounters per hour.
• Complete reports and perform additional duties as requested by management from the hospital side of forms (not physician’s office).

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in Hospital-based inpatient coding.
• Current coding credential: CCS RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA)
• Experience with: MS-DRG and APR-DRG.
• Experience with: Level 1 Trauma Coding and academic/university-level cases Hospital.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations.
• Ability to interpret medical records, reports, and chart entries accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage workload and multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with EPIC and 3M Encoder systems.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in high-volume coding environments.

Salary and Other Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $30.00 – 35.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted until February 20, 2026.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.

Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.