Inpatient Coder

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Coder to accurately code hospital inpatient accounts for reimbursement and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a minimum of three years of coding experience in a trauma and rehab hospital. This remote position offers a competitive salary and requires relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding experience.
• Certifications such as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC are required.

Responsibilities

• Codes hospital inpatient accounts for reimbursement and compliance.
• Analyzes and abstracts complex inpatient cases using ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Collaborates with senior coders to provide guidance on cases.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

ICD-10-CM and CPT Training

Job description

Job Description

(FULL TIME REMOTE - Any state but California, Hawaii or Canada)

I. General Summary

• Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics, and compliance with federal and state regulations, following established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, utilizing critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues, consulting with medical and clinical staff as needed.
• Analyzes, codes, and abstracts complex inpatient cases (e.g., trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care) using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
• Collaborates with senior coders and other staff to share coding information and provide guidance on complex cases.

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent; formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and abstracting experience in a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital, or four years of inpatient coding experience.
• Certifications such as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC are required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving skills, familiarity with medical terminology, computer skills, and typing ability.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $31.40 - $42.57

Other Compensation: N/A

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