Remote Inpatient Coder (ICD-10/PCS)

AAPC; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Hospital Coder for a remote per diem role in the Health Information Management department. Use ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, and related guidelines to assign accurate codes that support compliant reimbursement.

Responsibilities include resolving documentation gaps with clinicians, ensuring data quality for reporting, and participating in daily huddles and department activities. Requires coding certification and hospital coding experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT-4 coding classifications.
• Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC is required and must be in good standing.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to navigate multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Use a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding and sequence diagnoses and procedures.
• Support external reporting requirements with accurate coding data.
• Query providers for clarification when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous.
• Adhere to coding policies, maintain ethical practices, and participate in meetings and LEAN activities.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

ICD-10-PCS knowledge

CPT-4 knowledge

Proficient in medical coding systems

Excellent computer skills

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certification

Tools

3M 360

EPIC

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Hospital Coder for a remote per diem role in the Health Information Management department. Use ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, and related guidelines to assign accurate codes that support compliant reimbursement.

Responsibilities include resolving documentation gaps with clinicians, ensuring data quality for reporting, and participating in daily huddles and department activities. Requires coding certification and hospital coding experience.