Inpatient Coder with RHIA/RHIT/CCS

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to work remotely in a full-time capacity, performing quality hospital coding on inpatient accounts while ensuring accuracy and productivity.

The ideal candidate holds 5+ years inpatient facility coding experience and active RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credentials, with expertise in ICD-10-PCS and rehab inpatient coding (IRF/PAI). This role emphasizes coding accuracy, adherence to facility policies, and responsive handling of physician

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inpatient facility coding experience.
• Active credentials: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.
• Experience with IRF/PAI rehab inpatient coding for admissions and discharges.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality coding on inpatient accounts, including Medicare and non-Medicare cases.
• Maintain knowledge of ICD-10 PCS and adhere to coding guidelines and facility policies.
• Achieve and maintain a coding accuracy of 96% while managing daily coding queues and addressing physician inquiries.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Quality-driven

HIPAA/compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working remotely in a full-time capacity, an Inpatient Coder with RHIA/RHIT/CCS will perform quality hospital coding on inpatient accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and coding compliance while maintaining high productivity standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quality coding on inpatient accounts, including Medicare and non-Medicare cases
• Maintain knowledge of ICD-10 PCS and adhere to coding guidelines and facility policies
• Achieve and maintain a coding accuracy of 96% while managing daily coding queues and addressing physician inquiries

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Active credentials: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
• 5+ years of inpatient facility coding experience
• Experience with rehab inpatient facility coding (IRF/PAI) for admissions and discharges