Remote Inpatient Coder: CABG/Ortho/Med with 3M Encoder

TruBridge, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TruBridge is seeking a Medical Coder to handle inpatient coding for CABG, Ortho, and Med cases. The role requires AHIMA or AAPC certification and hands-on experience with the 3M 360 Encoder HDM. You will code using ICD-10-CM/PCS, determine DRGs, and ensure medical necessity on claims, while updating problem lists per contract.

This remote-friendly position supports multiple sites, emphasizing accuracy, compliance, and teamwork within HIPAA and ERISA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification REQUIRED.
• Active credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC.
• Experience coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases.
• Experience with 3M 360 Encoder HDM REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.
• Assign DRG correctly.
• Create compliant physician queries.
• Review claims for medical necessity.
• Update problem lists per client contract.
• Assign present on admission indicators.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and teammates.
• Frequent float across sites and coding specialties.

Skills

Medical coding

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Education

2 year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

3M 360 Encoder HDM

Job description

TruBridge is seeking a Medical Coder to handle inpatient coding for CABG, Ortho, and Med cases. The role requires AHIMA or AAPC certification and hands-on experience with the 3M 360 Encoder HDM. You will code using ICD-10-CM/PCS, determine DRGs, and ensure medical necessity on claims, while updating problem lists per contract.

This remote-friendly position supports multiple sites, emphasizing accuracy, compliance, and teamwork within HIPAA and ERISA guidelines.