Remote Inpatient Coder: DRG Accuracy & EPIC Expert

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist to review inpatient records, assign diagnoses, procedures, and DRGs/APR-DRGs, and abstract data into EPIC for billing. This role supports revenue cycle operations and requires strong coding accuracy.

Candidates should have inpatient coding experience, ICD-10-CM/PCS proficiency, and related health information credentials; CCS, RHIA, or RHIT are preferred. A health information background with attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous inpatient coding experience or training required.
• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• CCS certification strongly preferred.
• RHIA or RHIT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records to assign and sequence diagnoses, procedures, complications, and co-morbidities meeting quality standards.
• Assign DRG/APR-DRG classifications and abstract coded data into EPIC for billing and reporting.
• Ensure accurate discharge disposition and POA indicator assignment.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and refer cases requiring physician clarification via query processes.
• Apply coding hold reasons for incomplete documentation or pending reports.
• Prioritize workload to meet coding productivity standards and revenue cycle deadlines.
• Stay current with coding regulations and guidelines across UPHS inpatient facilities.
• Complete continuing education requirements and maintain professional credentials.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

Deadline management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field

CCS certification

RHIA certification

RHIT certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist to review inpatient records, assign diagnoses, procedures, and DRGs/APR-DRGs, and abstract data into EPIC for billing. This role supports revenue cycle operations and requires strong coding accuracy.

Candidates should have inpatient coding experience, ICD-10-CM/PCS proficiency, and related health information credentials; CCS, RHIA, or RHIT are preferred. A health information background with attention to detail is essential.