Remote Inpatient Coder, CCS Certified

Capital Health (US); Oregon; Híbrido; USD 40.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time-Off

Descripción de la vacante

Capital Health is seeking a remote-capable inpatient coder with a CCS credential to join our clinical documentation team. You will review complete inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and ensure accurate DRG classification to support timely billing.

The role requires independent work in a remote environment, strong attention to detail, and upholding coding guidelines with ongoing education and audits. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Formación

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• CCS certification required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews complete inpatient medical records, including physician notes, operative reports, consultations, imaging, lab results, and discharge summaries.
• Assigns and sequences accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedures codes in line with official guidelines.
• Assigns correct DRGs and ensures accurate capture of MCC/CC, POA indicators, HACs, PSIs, SOI, and ROM.
• Issues compliant physician queries when documentation is incomplete or inconsistent.
• Identifies documentation gaps and escalates for clarification.
• Collaborates with CDI to ensure complete documentation and optimal DRG assignment.
• Maintains coding credentials and stays updated with ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG changes.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Phone/email etiquette

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

CCS certification

Herramientas

Encoder

EMR systems

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Capital Health is seeking a remote-capable inpatient coder with a CCS credential to join our clinical documentation team. You will review complete inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and ensure accurate DRG classification to support timely billing.

The role requires independent work in a remote environment, strong attention to detail, and upholding coding guidelines with ongoing education and audits. Competitive pay and benefits apply.