Remote Inpatient Coder (CCS) – Epic, 98% Accuracy

Cognizant; New York (NY); Remote; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more Cognizant clients in a remote, work-from-home setting. The role involves reviewing medical records, coding ICD-10-CM/PCS, and querying physicians to clarify documentation while maintaining high accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced remote environment.

Requirements include CCS/RHIT/RHIA, CPC or CIC credentials, three+ years of facility-based inpatient coding, Level 1 Trauma experience, and Epic proficiency.

Qualifications

• CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CIC credentials required.
• Three years of facility-based inpatient coding experience (ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS).
• Level 1 Trauma coding experience required.
• Epic experience required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to code diagnoses (ICD-10-CM) and procedures (ICD-10-PCS).
• Query physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes in an electronic encoder per policy and regulations.
• Perform peer reviews of coding auditors/coders.
• Maintain high accuracy and meet productivity standards.
• Coordinate with manager and team on time off and new procedures.

Skills

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

CPC

CIC

Trauma coding

Tools

Epic

MS Office

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more Cognizant clients in a remote, work-from-home setting. The role involves reviewing medical records, coding ICD-10-CM/PCS, and querying physicians to clarify documentation while maintaining high accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced remote environment.

Requirements include CCS/RHIT/RHIA, CPC or CIC credentials, three+ years of facility-based inpatient coding, Level 1 Trauma experience, and Epic proficiency.