Remote Inpatient Coder (CCS) - Epic & Trauma Ready

Cognizant; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more clients in a remote, home-office setting. The role reviews medical documentation, assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and queries physicians to clarify documentation, ensuring accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of facility-based inpatient coding, Level 1 Trauma experience, Epic experience, and credentialing (CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CIC).

Qualifications

• Three years of facility-based inpatient coding experience (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG).
• Level 1 Trauma coding experience required.
• Epic experience required.
• Active CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or CIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to code diagnoses (ICD-10-CM) and procedures (ICD-10-PCS).
• Query physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes using an electronic encoder.
• Perform peer reviews of coding auditors.
• Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98%.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS

Query physicians

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

CPC

CIC

Tools

Epic

Electronic encoder

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more clients in a remote, home-office setting. The role reviews medical documentation, assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and queries physicians to clarify documentation, ensuring accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of facility-based inpatient coding, Level 1 Trauma experience, Epic experience, and credentialing (CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CIC).