Inpatient Coder - CPC

Trinity Health; Walker (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Inpatient Coder to work remotely. The role involves reviewing charge edits and coding with CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in an allied health field and Certified Coding Specialist credential, with experience across multiple surgical specialties preferred. Strong communication skills and a solid understanding of medical coding are essential for ensuring accurate charge capture. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• One to three years of professional coding experience with multiple surgical specialties.
• Preferred: experience in coding for neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and/or gynecologic oncology procedures.
• Solid understanding of ICD-9, CPT coding, medical terminology and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and commercial insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Review all assigned charge review errors and claim edits for hospital-based services.
• Analyze medical documentation to verify primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Perform charge entry and discrepancy resolution.
• Train new employees in coding and charge capture.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Prioritization

Independent judgment

Education

Associate’s degree in an allied health field

Certified Coding Specialist credential

Job description

Inpatient Coder - CPC

Employer: Trinity Health

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Review all assigned charge review errors and claim edits for hospital-based services, including surgical procedures, ensuring correct charge capture and coding with CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes and proper modifiers in accordance with local policies.
• Analyze medical documentation to verify primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures, assign diagnostic and procedural codes using CMS guidelines.
• Perform charge entry and discrepancy resolution, serving as liaison between Centralized Coding/Revenue Site Operations and physicians/clinical sites/departments.
• Assisting in orienting and training new employees in the coding and charge capture area and cross‑training established coders in new specialties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an allied health field or equivalent education and experience.
• Certified Coding Specialist credential.
• One to three years of professional coding experience with multiple surgical specialties.
• Preferred: experience in coding for neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and/or gynecologic oncology procedures.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of ICD-9, CPT coding, medical terminology and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and commercial insurance plans.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within standard practices and procedures.

Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences and talents each colleague brings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.