Inpatient Coder- Hospital

Guidehouse; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Inpatient Coder for a fully remote, full-time role. You will code inpatient accounts across Medicare, surgical, medical, cardiac, moms/babies, and trauma cases, ensuring accurate ICD-10/PCS coding and timely documentation improvements.

The position requires RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials and 5+ years of inpatient facility coding experience, with a target 96% accuracy and productivity standards. Eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient facility coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-PCS and governing regulations.
• Ability to achieve 96% accuracy in coding and maintain productivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality hospital coding on inpatient accounts (Medicare/Non-Medicare, Surgical, Medical, Cardiac, moms/babies, trauma).
• Maintain knowledge of ICD-10-PCS and third-party requirements for documentation and billing.
• Ensure services in chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10/PCS codes.
• Query for proper documentation to meet facility standards.

Skills

5+ years inpatient coding

ICD-10-PCS knowledge

Coding accuracy 96%

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

Job description

Inpatient Coder- HospitalWe use cookies on this site with your consent to analyze our traffic and optimize your user experience. For more information on the types of cookies we use and how you can manage cookies, visit our Cookie Policy. By clicking “Accept Cookies” you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. Please note that if you opt-out, you may not be able to use the full functionalities of the website.### Inpatient Coder- HospitalApply: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 45951**Job Family:**General Coding**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**NoneWhat You Will Do: * Demonstrates the ability to perform quality hospital coding on Inpatient accounts including Medicare/Non Medicare, Surgical, Medical, Cardiac, moms/babies, and trauma cases* Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-10 PCS, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing* Assures that all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10/PCS codes* When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards* Achieves and maintains 96% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivity* Ability to maintain average productivity standards as follows: 1 IP charts per hour final coded (these productivity standards are Guidehouse general expectations and are subject to change based upon Guidehouse client agreements and/or other factors as determined by management. Notification of expected productivity will be conveyed by Management prior to assignment of a client project)* Responsible for following facility specific policies and procedures* Works pending queues daily* Follows facility query policy and CDI reconciliation process* Charts that require re-bills are corrected and communicated to the facility daily for the re-bill process. See re-bill policy in facility guidelines* Coder downtime must be reported immediately to the administrative staff to ensure turnaround is met* Provides accurate answers to physician’s/hospitals coding and/or billing questions within eight hours of request What You Will Need: * High School Diploma or equivalent* Must be hold one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS* 5+ years of Inpatient Facility coding experience* Rehab Inpatient Facility coding experience with admissions (IRF/PAI) & dischargesWhat Would Be Nice To Have: * Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology* Associates Degree#LI-DNIThe annual salary range for this position is $59,000.00-$98,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program