Inpatient Coder Hospital-PRN

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a skilled medical coder for remote work. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coding inpatient medical records using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes. Candidates should have at least one year of coding experience and relevant certifications. This role offers the flexibility of working from home while contributing to patient care documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• One year of coding experience required.
• One or more certifications required - RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for hospital inpatient medical records.
• Selects and sequences appropriate ICD codes.

Skills

Coding

ICD-10-CM

ICD-9-CM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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**

Qualifications:

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.