Hospital Inpatient Coder - Revenue Integrity - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Accident insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Accrued earned time

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Elliot Hospital is seeking a Hospital Inpatient Coder to assign ICD-10 and DRG codes for inpatient services in accordance with guidelines and payer requirements. This remote-friendly role supports revenue integrity and requires collaboration with coding leadership to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of medical coding experience and current AHIMA or AAPC certification, with a strong track record in audits and adherence to deadlines. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical coding experience.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s).
• Experience with healthcare coding audits and appeals.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services per guidelines and payer requirements.
• Interpret office notes, operative and procedure notes and assign codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations.
• Maintain a minimum 95% coding accuracy rate through QA and audits.

Skills

Medical coding experience

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Audits & appeals knowledge

Deadline-driven

Education

AHIMA or AAPC Certification

Job description

## Hospital Inpatient Coder - Revenue Integrity - Full TimeApplylocations: Remote - NHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR13086Come work at the best place to give and receive care!**Job Description:****Who We Are:**The Revenue Integrity Department at the Elliot Hospital is responsible for the medical coding of our hospital and professional providers. We take pride in our work and observe best practices to ensure accurate, optimal coding. If you are a credentialed coder with strong coding skills, can work in a dynamic and changing environment, and are seeking a change, please consider Coding with our team. Apply today!**About the Job:**The Hospital Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the integrity of clinical documentation and ensures timely, compliant coding to facilitate optimal reimbursement and minimize denials. The Hospital Inpatient Coder collaborates with providers and coding leadership to resolve coding discrepancies, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and uphold organizational goals related to revenue cycle performance and compliance.**What You’ll Do:*** Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements* Interprets office, operative and procedure notes and assigns codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement* Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations* Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through consistent quality assurance and participation in internal and external audits**Who You Are:*** High school diploma or GED* 2+ years of medical coding experience, Required* Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s), Required* Experience/knowledge with healthcare coding and documentation audits and appeals* Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably**Why You’ll Love Us:*** Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees* Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance* Tuition Reimbursement* Referral bonuses* Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees* 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions* And more!**Work Shift:**8-430 - Remote*SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*