Medical Coder

TEKsystems; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a DRG Certified Coder for a fully remote position. In this role, the coder will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and validating DRG assignments to ensure compliance with federal coding guidelines. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and experience with coding audits. Opportunities include a robust benefits package and competitive pay ranging from $33 to $43 per hour. This position is a contract-to-hire role with an application deadline of February 20, 2026.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Qualifications

• Intermediate level of experience is required.
• DRG audit experience is a plus.
• Certification such as CPC or CCS can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medical records for ICD-10 coding.
• Validate and assign MS-DRGs/APR-DRGs.
• Collaborate with CDI teams for accurate documentation.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain departmental productivity standards.

Skills

Medical Coder

ICD-10

CPC

DRG Audit

Coding

Education

CCS - Certified Coding Specialist

Nursing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: DRG Certified Coder

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Fully Remote

About the Role!

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented DRG Certified Coder to join our Health Information Management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, validating DRG assignments, and ensuring compliance with all federal coding guidelines and organizational standards. This role plays a critical part in optimizing reimbursement, supporting clinical documentation integrity, and maintaining accurate data for reporting and analytics.

Description

• Review inpatient medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes according to official coding guidelines.
• Assign and validate MS-DRGs / APR-DRGs to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams to clarify documentation and support accurate code assignment.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with CMS, AHA Coding Clinic, and organizational policies.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards established by the department.
• Analyze discrepancies and resolve DRG validation issues identified through audits or queries.
• Participate in ongoing education to stay current with coding updates, regulations, and DRG changes.
• Assist in compliance audits as needed.

Skills

Medical Coder, Coding, Icd-10, Cpc, DRG Audit, Support, Microsoft office, outbound calls

Top Skills Details

Medical Coder, Coding, Icd-10, Cpc, DRG Audit

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• DRG Audit experience
• CCS- Certified Coding Specialist could maybe be a CPC- Certified Professional Coder
• Nursing experience would be helpful

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.