Inpatient Coder - Work at Home - Any State

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Plain City (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A health care provider is seeking an Inpatient Coder to work from home in any state. The ideal candidate will have advanced coding experience, specifically with inpatient records and Medicare guidelines. Key responsibilities include reviewing medical records, accurately assigning codes, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure documentation accuracy. The position offers several benefits, including competitive pay, health coverage, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, or CCA licensure required.
• Advanced coding experience with inpatient records and Medicare coding guidelines.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review medical record documentation and assign ICD‑10 diagnoses and codes.
• Verify patient discharge disposition and assign POA indicators.
• Monitor and process inpatient accounts through the billing system.

Skills

Advanced coding experience with inpatient records

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, or CCA licensure

Tools

3M 360

3M Encoder

CAC

CDIS

Job description

Inpatient Coder - Work at Home - Any State

Bon Secours Mercy Health is dedicated to improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. We are seeking an advanced inpatient coder to work at home in any state.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical record documentation and accurately assign ICD‑10 diagnoses and procedure codes, supporting correct Medicare Severity‑Diagnosis Related Group (MS‑DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group (APR‑DRG).
• Verify patient discharge disposition and assign present‑on‑admission (POA) indicators for each code.
• Abstract required data per facility specifications and write appeals for DRG denials.
• Monitor and process inpatient accounts through the billing system, ensuring timely, compliant processing.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists and medical staff to ensure complete documentation and accurate coding.
• Maintain quality, productivity standards and key performance indicators for 3M 360 CAC for CRS and Direct Code.
• Stay current with CMS requirements, Correct Coding Initiative edits, Hospital Acquired Conditions, and national and local coverage determinations.
• Utilize tools such as the 3M encoder, CAC, CDIS, and abstracting systems, reporting inaccuracies and potential unethical activity per compliance policy.

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, or CCA licensure required.
• Advanced coding experience with inpatient records and Medicare coding guidelines.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with 3M 360, 3M Encoder, CAC, and CDIS systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.