Inpatient Coding Specialist

UASI; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

UASI is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist who works remotely from home. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of inpatient coding in acute care, AHIMA or AAPC certification, and strong accuracy in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and MS DRG classifications.

Flexibility to adapt and a reliable attendance record are essential, along with proficiency in Outlook and Excel and experience with VPN/MFA and video conferencing.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC certification (CPC/CIC/COC) required.
• Minimum two years inpatient coding experience in acute care.
• Experience coding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnoses and procedures.
• Knowledge of MS DRG coding classification systems.
• Proficient with remote connectivity tools (VPN, MFA) and video conferencing.
• Proficient with Outlook and Excel; reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Able to meet productivity targets with high coding quality (95%+).

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient coding for acute care encounters with accuracy.
• Maintain coding quality of 95% or greater and meet productivity targets.
• Work independently with remote connectivity and standard office tools.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

MS DRG coding

Outlook/Excel

Attendance reliability

Productivity targets

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certification (CPC/CIC/COC)

Tools

VPN

MFA

Video conferencing

Excel

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team and Work with the Best!

We are thrilled to share that UASI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer for the last five years! With over 40 years of experience and enduring partnerships with our valued clients, we are proud of the stability we’ve built and the long-term success of our dedicated team.

At UASI, we offer HIM professionals the perfect balance: an exciting and fulfilling role that challenges you to utilize and enhance your coding expertise, combined with the flexibility and comfort of working from home.

We are currently seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently, quality conscious and be able to adapt well to change.

• AHIMA or AAPC (CPC, CIC, COC) certification.
• A minimum of two years’ recent inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in coding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Knowledge of MS DRG Coding Classification Systems
• Technical competency with remote-based connectivity including virtual private networks, multi-factor authentication via smartphone, and video conferencing platforms.
• Proficiency with office software including Outlook email for communication, calendar for meeting attendance, and Excel spreadsheets for data management.
• A committed regular schedule is required with expectations for reliable and punctual attendance.
• Meet client productivity targets while maintaining coding quality of 95% or greater.

UASI provides employees with the tools needed for professional growth and development. We also recognize that our employees are our greatest asset and in return for your talents, we offer a dynamic work environment full benefits, PTO, career growth and development, strong leadership and competitive salaries.

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