Inpatient Coder, Hospital

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an Inpatient Coder for a remote work opportunity. The role involves reviewing and coding documentation for inpatient medical records, ensuring coding accuracy, and collaboration with care teams. Candidates should have at least one year of coding experience and a high school diploma. Certifications such as RHIA or CPC are preferred. The position offers a full-time schedule with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• One year of coding experience required.
• Certifications like RHIA or CPC are preferred.
• Experience in remote coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and code documentation for inpatient medical records.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with care teams to support coding accuracy.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Inpatient Coder, Hospital – Piedmont. Remote/work-from-home role. Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible hours. Primary coding responsibility is inpatient coding.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code documentation for hospital inpatient medical records to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes, ICD-9-CM procedure codes, ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, as applicable to the transition to ICD-10.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with applicable coding guidelines and hospital policies; maintain documentation integrity.
• Collaborate remotely with care teams as needed to support accurate coding.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of coding experience.
• Minimum Licensure/Certification: None required by law.
• Additional Qualifications: One or more certifications required — RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, or CPC-H. AHIMA-accredited Coding Certificate preferred. Experience coding at a multi-facility organization and remote coding experience is a plus.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care