Remote HIM Coder – Inpatient Coding (CCS Required)

Virtua Health; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health in the United States is seeking a full-time HIM Coder (CCS required) for 100% remote work. The role codes hospital records using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and encoder for inpatient and other settings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Applicants must have CCS or be eligible, with at least two years of inpatient coding experience and strong attention to detail. Testing occurs onsite in Marlton, NJ prior to interviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate good communication and team work skills.
• Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reviews each record and uses ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and encoder to code diagnoses and procedures per AHA, AHIMA, UHDDS guidelines.
• Records coded include Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and ED. Sequences first-listed diagnosis and principal procedures as per documentation.
• Utilizes DRG knowledge to validate DRG assignments and ensure uniform data.
• Maintains department competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Microsoft Windows

Detail oriented

Decision making

Communication and teamwork

Experience with EHR systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Anatomy & Physiology knowledge

Coding education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Virtua Health in the United States is seeking a full-time HIM Coder (CCS required) for 100% remote work. The role codes hospital records using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and encoder for inpatient and other settings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Applicants must have CCS or be eligible, with at least two years of inpatient coding experience and strong attention to detail. Testing occurs onsite in Marlton, NJ prior to interviews.