Remote Inpatient Coder – ICD-10/PCS Expert

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Inpatient Hospital Coder to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding within a fully remote role. The coder will select and sequence codes to maximize compliant reimbursement while adhering to ethical standards and guidelines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, coding experience, knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT-4, and AHIMA/AAPC certification. Proficiency in 3M 360 and EPIC is preferred, with an assessment score of at least 80% expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hospital medical coding preferred.
• Prior experience with 3M 360 and EPIC systems preferred.
• Must score 80% or above on assessment.
• Excellent computer skills across multiple systems.
• Must work independently in a fully remote role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT-4 coding systems.
• Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Use a computerized encoding system to ensure accurate coding.
• Sequence diagnoses and procedures following ICD guidelines.
• Support external reporting and administrative data elements.
• Query providers for clarification when documentation is incomplete.
• Engage in continuing education to advance coding knowledge.
• Maintain ethical coding practices and confidentiality.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Computer skills

Assessment score 80+

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

3M 360

EPIC system

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Inpatient Hospital Coder to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding within a fully remote role. The coder will select and sequence codes to maximize compliant reimbursement while adhering to ethical standards and guidelines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, coding experience, knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT-4, and AHIMA/AAPC certification. Proficiency in 3M 360 and EPIC is preferred, with an assessment score of at least 80% expected.