Inpatient Coder II

TALENT Software Services; Village of Johnson City (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inpatient Coder Level 2 at TALENT Software Services is responsible for independently coding inpatient hospital encounters, applying ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines to ensure accurate DRG assignment. Remote-friendly position requiring two years of inpatient coding experience, strong chart reviews, and collaboration with CDI teams to maintain coding quality and production metrics.

You will communicate findings with physicians and undergo regular audits to support compliance and

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of inpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Proficient understanding of complex clinical scenarios, including comorbidities and complications.
• Ability to analyze detailed clinical notes and identify relevant clinical indicators for coding accuracy.
• Perform and respond to documentation queries.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Basic auditing skills and quality assurance participation.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Professional communication with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently.
• Identify cases requiring provider documentation clarification and collaborate with the CDI team.
• Meet and maintain established coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• Assist in mentoring Level 1 coders or new team members as needed.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The Inpatient Coder Level 2 is responsible for independently coding inpatient medical records, ensuring the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient hospital encounters. This role requires adherence to official coding guidelines, regulatory agencies, and hospital policies. The position demands prior coding experience and a strong understanding of DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment, clinical documentation, and coding compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Proficient understanding of complex clinical scenarios, including comorbidities and complications.
• Ability to analyze detailed clinical notes and identify relevant clinical indicators for coding accuracy.
• Perform and respond to documentation queries.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Basic auditing skills and quality assurance participation.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Professional communication with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently.
• Identify cases requiring provider documentation clarification and collaborate with the CDI team.
• Meet and maintain established coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• Assist in mentoring Level 1 coders or new team members as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Two (2) years of inpatient coding experience

Schedule Notes

Fully Remote
M-F 8-5

Pay Range

0-5 years of experience: *** - ***
6-10 years of experience: *** - ***
11-20 years of experience: *** - ***
20 years of experience: *** - ***