Remote Inpatient Coder (CCS) – Precision & Trauma Coding

Cognizant; Boise (ID); 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 hiring an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more Cognizant clients in a remote, work-from-home environment. The role requires 3+ years of facility-based inpatient coding and CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CIC credentials.

You will code ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures, query physicians, and participate in peer reviews to uphold quality. Responsibilities include using an electronic encoder, producing reports, and maintaining high accuracy while meeting productivity

Qualifications

• Active CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or CIC credential.
• Three years of facility-based inpatient coding experience.
• Level 1 Trauma coding experience.
• Epic experience.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and payer regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to code diagnoses (ICD-10-CM) and procedures (ICD-10-PCS).
• Query physicians to clarify diagnoses or procedures.
• Assign codes using encoder per policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform peer reviews of coding auditors and coders.
• Complete reports as requested.
• Maintain an accuracy rate of 98% or higher.
• Meet inpatient productivity: 16 encounters/day, 2/hr, 30 min per encounter.
• Work across multiple systems concurrently.
• Coordinate with manager and client policies.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Query physicians

Education

CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CIC credential

Tools

Epic

Job description

Cognizant is hiring an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more Cognizant clients in a remote, work-from-home environment. The role requires 3+ years of facility-based inpatient coding and CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CIC credentials.

You will code ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures, query physicians, and participate in peer reviews to uphold quality. Responsibilities include using an electronic encoder, producing reports, and maintaining high accuracy while meeting productivity