Inpatient Coder - Hospital

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented medical coder to join their team. This role focuses on reviewing, analyzing, and coding inpatient medical records, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with coding standards. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of coding experience and relevant certifications. The position offers the flexibility of remote work, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to balance their professional and personal lives. Join this innovative organization and contribute to improving healthcare outcomes through accurate coding and documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of coding experience required.
• Coding certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and code hospital inpatient medical records accurately.
• Select appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Skills

ICD-9-CM coding

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

medical record analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AHIMA accredited coding certificate

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for hospital inpatient medical records to select and
sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis, ICD-9-CM procedure codes, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
as applicable to the transition to ICD-10.
Primary coding responsibility is Inpatient Coding.

REMOTE/WORK FROM HOME

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year of coding experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
One or more certifications required - RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H.
Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) preferred.
Experience in coding at a multi-facility organization and remote coding experience is a plus.