Remote Inpatient Coder: ICD-10 & DRG Expert

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral bonuses

403b Retirement plan

Job summary

The Elliot Health System is seeking a Hospital Inpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes for hospital inpatient services, ensuring compliance with guidelines, payer rules, and regulatory requirements. This role supports revenue cycle integrity and timely, precise coding to minimize denials.

You'll collaborate with providers and coding leadership to resolve discrepancies, participate in audits, and contribute to quality improvement in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical coding experience.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s) required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret office, operative and procedure notes and assign codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations.
• Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through quality assurance and audits.

Skills

Medical coding

Education

AHIMA or AAPC Certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Elliot Health System is seeking a Hospital Inpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes for hospital inpatient services, ensuring compliance with guidelines, payer rules, and regulatory requirements. This role supports revenue cycle integrity and timely, precise coding to minimize denials.

You'll collaborate with providers and coding leadership to resolve discrepancies, participate in audits, and contribute to quality improvement in a dynamic hospital environment.