Medical Coder (Inpatient) (Fully Remote)

Jobgether SRL; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Encoder provided

Reference materials

Job summary

Jobgether in the United States seeks an experienced inpatient coder to review complex medical records and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes remotely for VA facilities.

You will work fully remote with a company-provided laptop and encoder, applying VHA guidelines and maintaining high accuracy while supporting multiple hospitals nationwide. Strong knowledge of federal healthcare standards and documentation escalation are key, with opportunities to grow in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H credentials; CCS preferred.
• At least 2 years inpatient facility coding experience with ICD-10-PCS and DRG assignment.
• U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation and working securely from home.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG codes remotely.
• Support inpatient coding operations for Veterans Affairs medical centers nationwide.
• Respond to challenged records and denials with appropriate coding references.

Skills

ICD-10-PCS

DRG coding

VistA

Encoders

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC-H credential

Tools

VistA

Job description

• Review complex inpatient medical records and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes remotely.
• Support inpatient coding operations for multiple Veterans Affairs medical centers across the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete required Patient Treatment File transactions and enter data into VistA using approved encoders.
• Apply VHA coding guidelines and escalate unclear documentation while maintaining 95% coding accuracy.
• Respond to challenged records and claim denials with appropriate coding references.

Requirements:

• Hold an active RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC-H credential; CCS is preferred.
• Have at least 2 years of recent inpatient facility coding experience with ICD-10-PCS and DRG assignment.
• Be a U.S. citizen able to pass a federal background investigation and work securely from a home office.
• Fully remote position with company-provided laptop, encoder, and reference materials.
• Competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to gain federal healthcare experience.

Jobgether

This role is with a partner company that supports inpatient coding operations for Veterans Affairs medical centers. The environment is structured and mission-driven, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and federal healthcare standards.