Inpatient Medical Coder

Medasource; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medasource is partnering with a leading regional health system to hire experienced Inpatient Medical Coders for a fully remote contract opportunity.

The role supports a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment and is ideal for coders with strong experience handling complex inpatient cases. Remote PST hours, ASAP start, 6-month contract with potential for extension.

Ideal candidates have CCS certification (or RHIT/RHIA) and 3+ years inpatient coding, plus Epic EHR and 3M encoder familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience.
• Strong multi-specialty inpatient coding background.
• Experience in an academic medical center or trauma facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate inpatient coding across cardiology, neurology, surgical cases, transplants, NICU and other complex inpatient cases.
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes according to standards and regulations.
• Maintain timely, accurate coding in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Consistently meet productivity and quality expectations.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Epic EHR proficiency

3M encoder experience

Multispecialty coding

Education

CCS certification preferred

RHIT or RHIA credentials considered

Tools

Epic EHR

3M encoder

Job description

Position: Inpatient Coder

Client: Healthcare Provider

Location: 100% Remote (PST Hours)

Contract Length: 6-months, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP

Summary

Medasource is partnering with a leading regional health system to hire experienced Inpatient Medical Coders for a fully remote contract opportunity. This role supports a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment and is ideal for coders with strong experience handling complex inpatient cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate inpatient coding across a wide range of specialties, including: Cardiology, Neurology, Surgical cases, Transplants, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Additional complex inpatient cases
• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and industry standards
• Maintain timely and accurate coding in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Consistently meet established productivity and quality expectations

Qualifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred; RHIT or RHIA credentials will also be considered
• Minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience
• Strong multi-specialty inpatient coding background
• Experience working within an academic medical center or trauma facility preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EHR
• Experience using the 3M encoder