Remote Daytime Inpatient Coder I (ICD-10/PCS)

DaMar Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is hiring a Coder I- Technical to join our inpatient coding team. This fully remote role works during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and involves assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-CM-PCS procedure codes for all inpatient facilities.

The position emphasizes accuracy, adherence to coding guidelines, and timely submission to billing systems, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and continuing education.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Completed AHIMA or AACP-certified Coding program or certificate.
• Familiarity with PCS codes preferred.
• Six months of hospital coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code all diagnoses and procedures by assigning ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.
• Review charts to determine diagnoses and procedures and ensure proper MS-DRG/APR-DRG.
• Verify accuracy using ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and CCI edits before submission.
• Identify incomplete documentation and request physician queries as needed.
• Meet productivity and quality standards within established timelines.
• Participate in monthly coding meetings and ongoing education.
• Utilize hospital systems, EHRs, encoders, and data repositories to document codes.

Skills

Medical coding

Documentation review

EHR systems

Education

AHIMA/AACP certified coding program

Tools

Encoders

Hospital information systems

EHR systems

Job description

UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is hiring a Coder I- Technical to join our inpatient coding team. This fully remote role works during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and involves assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-CM-PCS procedure codes for all inpatient facilities.

The position emphasizes accuracy, adherence to coding guidelines, and timely submission to billing systems, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and continuing education.