Inpatient Coder

Shuvel Digital; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Inpatient Coder to join their remote team. This position involves assigning diagnostic and procedural codes for complex patient charts in accordance with established coding standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive ICD-10 CM/PCS coding knowledge and experience in acute care hospitals, demonstrating strong attention to detail and interpersonal communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to mentor new coders while maintaining high accuracy and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Acute Care Hospital coding experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS coding principles and guidelines.
• Strong coding accuracy and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD10 CM and PCS codes for patient charts.
• Review medical records to determine appropriate coding.
• Maintain productivity standards and complete tracking logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Tools

3M 360

Cerner

EHR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Inpatient Coder **
Location: 100% Remote**

Duration: FTE

Coder will be responsible for assigning diagnostic/procedural codes to patient charts of high complexity using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Coder will respond to audits, conduct coding/provides consultation on specific projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD10 CM Diagnosis Codes and ICD 10 PCS Procedure Codes for assigned accounts.
• IP/OP edits
• Select and sequence principal and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Assign appropriate DRG.
• Review the medical record and all applicable documentation to determine the appropriate codes to assign for the services and diagnoses.
• Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by per facility.
• Maintain productivity standards, tracking and deadlines.
• Maintain and complete accurate productivity and tracking logs.
• May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires by providing education and training.
• Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic and the Official Inpatient Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Ability to meet productivity standards while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate.

Requirements:

• Licenses/Certifications; CCS, RHIT, RHIA preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years Acute Care Hospital
• Experience with IP/OP edits
• Experience with complex case mixes
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS coding principles and guidelines, DRG Assignment, MCC/CC capture, federal, state and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing
• EHR systems, encoder and other support software - 3M 360, & Cerner
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
• A high-level coding accuracy, critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Maintain productivity standards, tracking and deadlines.

Maintain and complete accurate productivity and tracking logs.