Remote Inpatient Coder (HIM)

Virtua, Inc.; Evesham Township (NJ); Remote; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Disability and life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking an experienced inpatient coder for anticipated future openings. You will code inpatient, observation, ED, and other records using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and encoder, while ensuring UHDDS guidelines and DRG accuracy. Onsite testing in Marlton, NJ may be required for interview eligibility.

Position emphasizes compliance, data integrity, and collaboration with CDI staff and medical teams to maintain coding quality and departmental productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience.
• Ability to function in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy and good decision making.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with an electronic health record system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review records and code diagnoses/procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4 and encoder.
• Code inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, invasive outpatients and ED.
• Validate DRG assignments using DRG knowledge and guidelines.
• Ensure uniform data abstraction per federal/state regulations and UHDDS.
• Enter data accurately into the computer system and follow downtime procedures.
• Support DNB and accounts receivable goals and participate in improvement activities.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Microsoft Windows

Accuracy and attention to detail

Decision making

Communication and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Anatomy & Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Coding education or equivalent experience

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking an experienced inpatient coder for anticipated future openings. You will code inpatient, observation, ED, and other records using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and encoder, while ensuring UHDDS guidelines and DRG accuracy. Onsite testing in Marlton, NJ may be required for interview eligibility.

Position emphasizes compliance, data integrity, and collaboration with CDI staff and medical teams to maintain coding quality and departmental productivity.