Medical Coder (IP Facility)

StellarMettle Placements; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Remote Inpatient Facility Medical Coder to ensure accurate coding of inpatient records. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of recent coding experience and relevant certifications. The role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail while working independently in a remote setting. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent inpatient facility coding experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG/APR-DRG.
• Proven track record of accuracy with coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze inpatient medical records for coding.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines.
• Communicate with team regarding documentation clarification.

Skills

Inpatient facility coding experience

Attention to detail

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS

Strong analytical skills

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certification

Tools

EPIC

3M encoder systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Remote Inpatient Facility Medical Coder to join our team and ensure accurate and compliant coding of inpatient facility records. The ideal candidate will have recent hands‑on experience in inpatient facility coding. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and familiarity with industry‑standard coding tools and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes.
• Ensure compliance with official coding guidelines and payer‑specific requirements.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency in coding to support proper billing and reimbursement.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership regarding documentation clarification and coding issues.
• Stay current with coding updates, regulatory changes, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent inpatient facility coding experience (within the last 6 months).
• Extensive knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and MS‑DRG/APR‑DRG assignment.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification required (e.g., CCS, CIC, CPC preferred).
• Proven track record of accuracy and compliance with official coding guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with EPIC and 3M encoder systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.

Please apply, if interested!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)