Inpatient Coder

Medasource; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medasource is seeking an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder for a fully remote contract opportunity. This role supports a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment and requires accuracy in complex inpatient cases.

The position is a 6-month contract with potential extension and ASAP start. CCS certification is preferred, RHIT/RHIA considered, with strong Epic EHR and 3M encoder experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience.
• CCS certification preferred; RHIT or RHIA credentials will also be considered.
• Proficiency with Epic EHR and 3M encoder.
• Experience in academic medical center or trauma facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate inpatient coding across a wide range of specialties.
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes per standards and regulations.
• Maintain timely and accurate coding in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Meet established productivity and quality expectations.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Accuracy under pressure

Education

CCS certification preferred; RHIT/RHIA considered

Tools

Epic EHR

3M encoder

Job description

Position: Inpatient Coder

Client: Healthcare Provider

Location: 100% Remote (PST Hours)

Contract Length: 6-months, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP

Summary

Medasource is partnering with a leading regional health system to hire experienced Inpatient Medical Coders for a fully remote contract opportunity. This role supports a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment and is ideal for coders with strong experience handling complex inpatient cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate inpatient coding across a wide range of specialties, including: Cardiology, Neurology, Surgical cases, Transplants, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Additional complex inpatient cases
• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and industry standards
• Maintain timely and accurate coding in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Consistently meet established productivity and quality expectations

Qualifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred; RHIT or RHIA credentials will also be considered
• Minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience
• Strong multi-specialty inpatient coding background
• Experience working within an academic medical center or trauma facility preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EHR
• Experience using the 3M encoder