Inpatient Coding Specialist - Remote, Days

MHM Support Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist to serve as the coding lead for the Inpatient Coding Supervisor, supporting daily coding activities, productivity monitoring, scheduling, and education. This role will train and mentor new coders and ensure compliance with coding guidelines.

Candidates should have 5+ years of ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding experience, with knowledge of MS-DRG/APC/MPFS, and relevant certifications. Remote opportunity, full-time, days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding in acute care or professional services.
• Strong working knowledge of MS-DRG, APC, or MPFS/RVU payment methodologies.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CIRCC or CIC certifications (or completion within 6 months of employment).
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG and RVU concepts; POA and HAC awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient coding activities and act as primary trainer/mentor for new coders.
• Support Inpatient Coding Supervisor with productivity monitoring, scheduling, and audits.
• Review edits, charges, and follow-up on failed claims; support compliance and education.

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist serves as the coding lead for the Inpatient Coding Supervisor. Supports the Inpatient Coding Supervisor in daily coding activities including productivity monitoring, scheduling, coding edit/charge review, failed claims/follow-up resolution, training, education, research, etc. Works with Coding Supervisor to ensure that coding meets all regulatory and compliance guidelines. Additionally, the Coding Specialist Lead will be the primary trainer and mentor for new coders.

Position Details:

• Mercy - Remote Opportunity Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist Full-Time, Days Minimum Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma Preferred
• A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology Program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in an acute care or professional services setting.
• Working knowledge of MS-DRG, APC, or MPFS/RVU payment methodology.

Preferred Experience:

• 6 or more years of recent coding or consulting experience in inpatient/outpatient acute care hospital setting or professional services.

Certifications:

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Radiology Cardiovascular Coding (CIRCC) or completed within 6 months of employment.
• CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) (from AAPC).

Other:

Other: Advanced working knowledge and a high level of experience with the ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, MSDRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVUs, POA's, HACs; dependent upon whether an Inpatient, Outpatient, or Professional Services coder. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and/or pharmacology. Excellent written/oral communication skills as well as the ability to multi-task.

Preferred Other:

Preferred Other: Management/supervisory experience and auditing experience. 3M encoder and Epic system familiarity also a plus.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.