Remote Inpatient Coder – ICD-10/DRG Specialist

LifeBridge Health; Owings Mills (MD); Remote; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Sinai Hospital is seeking a remote Medical Coder to review inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and determine DRGs. The role emphasizes accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines, working fully remotely.

Eligible remote states include District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. A two-year associate degree in a specialized field and coding knowledge are required. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Formal working knowledge equivalent to an associate degree (two years of college) in a specialized field.
• Knowledge of medical coding principles, conventions, and guidelines.
• Ability to accurately review medical records and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medical records according to coding conventions.
• Identify physician-documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Group codes to determine DRGs (CMS-DRGs and APR-DRGs).
• Ensure coding and documentation compliance with standards.

Skills

Medical coding knowledge

Record review ability

ICD-10 coding

Education

Associate degree in a specialized field

Tools

Medical coding software

Job description

Sinai Hospital is seeking a remote Medical Coder to review inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and determine DRGs. The role emphasizes accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines, working fully remotely.

Eligible remote states include District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. A two-year associate degree in a specialized field and coding knowledge are required. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.