Remote CCS Medical Coder — Inpatient & ED

Virtua Health; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a skilled medical coder to document and code hospital records across inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, and emergency department encounters. You will apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding with UHDDS rules to ensure precise coding and DRG assignment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with CDI staff, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and maintaining high accuracy in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology / Medical terminology.
• Coding education preferred or equivalent in years of experience.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and UHDDS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, observation, outpatient, and ED records using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4.
• Assign DRGs according to UHDDS definitions and guidelines.
• Collaborate with CDI staff to clarify documentation.
• Maintain compliance with corporate coding policies and performance standards.
• Operate in a Microsoft Windows environment and accurate data entry.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT-4

UHDDS

AHA/AHIMA guidelines

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coding education or equivalent

AHIMA CCS Certification (post 2025)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Electronic health record system

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a skilled medical coder to document and code hospital records across inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, and emergency department encounters. You will apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding with UHDDS rules to ensure precise coding and DRG assignment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with CDI staff, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and maintaining high accuracy in a fast-paced healthcare environment.