Inpatient Coder (Level 1 Trauma)

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Inpatient Coder to support a fully remote, Level I Trauma environment. Candidates should have an active CCS and robust experience coding complex oncology and trauma inpatient cases.

The role emphasizes accuracy, critical thinking, and attention to detail, with training periods conducted during standard business hours to ensure smooth pre-bill processes.

Qualifications

• Active CCS certification required.
• Minimum 3 years inpatient coding experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Recent Level I Trauma inpatient coding experience preferred (within 6–12 months).
• Strong oncology and surgical oncology coding experience.
• Experience coding complex, high-acuity inpatient cases.
• Proficient with 3M coding system.
• Solid understanding of secondary diagnoses and comorbidities.
• Ability to complete coding assessment during interview.
• Availability for standard business hours during training/pre-bill.

Responsibilities

• Review and code highly complex inpatient records.
• Accurately assign diagnoses and procedures per guidelines.
• Code complex oncology, surgical oncology, transplant, and Level I Trauma cases.
• Capture secondary diagnoses and comorbidities accurately.
• Participate in pre-bill quality reviews and audits.

Skills

CCS certification

Inpatient coding

Level I Trauma coding

Oncology coding

Surgical oncology coding

High-acuity coding

3M proficiency

Secondary diagnoses & comorbidities

Coding assessment

Training hours / pre-bill process

Tools

3M ProCoder/3M coding system

Job description

Senior Inpatient Coder

Required Skills & Experience: Active CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification; minimum 3 years of inpatient coding experience; 5+ years preferred; recent Level I Trauma inpatient coding experience, ideally current or within the past 6–12 months; strong oncology and surgical oncology coding experience; experience coding complex, high-acuity inpatient cases; proficiency with 3M; strong understanding of secondary diagnoses, comorbidities, and complex coding scenarios; ability to successfully complete a coding assessment as part of the interview process; ability to work standard business hours during the initial training/pre-bill period.

Job Description: We are seeking experienced Senior Inpatient Coders to support a highly complex Level I Trauma environment. This is a fully remote opportunity designed for seasoned inpatient coding professionals who are comfortable working with challenging, high-acuity cases.

The ideal candidate will have recent Level I Trauma experience, an active CCS certification, and strong experience coding complex oncology and surgical oncology cases. This environment requires a high degree of accuracy, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing: Review and code highly complex inpatient medical records; accurately assign diagnoses and procedures in accordance with applicable coding guidelines; code complex oncology, surgical oncology, transplant, and Level I Trauma cases; accurately capture secondary diagnoses and relevant comorbidities; participate in an intensive pre-bill quality review process prior to moving into full production; review audit feedback and collaborate with coding auditors to resolve questions or discrepancies; maintain a high level of coding accuracy in a quality-focused environment.