Inpatient Medical Coder– DRG Specialist - Remote

Sutherland; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland is seeking an inpatient coder focused on Trauma 1 facility inpatient services. You will assign and sequence the correct diagnostic and procedure codes for third‑party payors and, when necessary, obtain clarifications for conflicting or non‑specific documentation.

The role requires at least 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a trauma 1 setting, and RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CIC certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and research skills and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a Trauma 1 setting.
• Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS and/or CIC.
• Strong communication, analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with EMR systems and encoders; ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex records to identify and accurately bill for Trauma 1 inpatient services.
• Assign and sequence correct diagnostic and procedure codes per third‑party payor requirements.
• Seek clarifications when documentation is conflicting, ambiguous, or non‑specific.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Trauma 1

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

RHIA certification

RHIT certification

CCS certification

CIC certification

Tools

EMR software

Encoder software

Job description

In this role, we will look to you to analyze and interpret complex records in order to identify and accurately bill for Trauma 1 facility Inpatient services. Specifically, you will assign and sequence correct diagnostic and procedure codes in compliance with third party payor requirements, and when necessary, obtain clarification when presented with conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation.

• At least 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a trauma 1 setting.
• RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS, CIC certification
• Strong communication, analytical and research skills with a keen attention to detail

Additionally, your background must include demonstrated knowledge of:

• Coding concepts for facility diagnosis and procedure coding and DRG assignment
• Legal and policy directives pertinent to coding
• Be familiar with proper reference materials, standards and guidelines for coding
• Experience using various EMRs and encoders; or ability to learn quickly
• Confidentiality requirements

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.EEOC and Veteran DocumentationDuring employment, employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.At times, government agencies require periodic reports from employers on the sex, ethnicity, handicap, veteran and other protected status of employees. The purpose of this Administrative EEO Record is for statistical analysis only and is used to comply with government record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the following information. The completion of the Administrative EEO record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information, please note that all Administrative EEO Records are kept in a Confidential File and are not part of your Application for Employment or Personnel file.Please note: YOUR COOPERATION IS VOLUNTAR