Remote Inpatient Coder – ICD-10/PCS Expert

UCHealth; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and family leave

Tuition reimbursement and education

Retirement with 403(b) match

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a remote Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Coder to assign ICD-10 and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures based on documentation. You will work with physicians and the CDI team to ensure accuracy and completeness, and you’ll update codes as records evolve.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, AHIMA/AAPC certification, and inpatient or outpatient coding experience. This full-time role offers a comprehensive rewards program and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC required.
• CCS Certification preferred.
• 1 year inpatient coding experience or 3 years outpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts day after admission and assigns ICD-10 and PCS codes.
• Reviews accounts through the stay and updates coding as documentation is added.
• Collaborates with physicians, CDI, and Quality to ensure accurate coding and capture quality measures.
• Partner with Compliance to clarify coding issues.
• Continuing education to enhance coding knowledge and skills.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

PCS coding

Healthcare documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a remote Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Coder to assign ICD-10 and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures based on documentation. You will work with physicians and the CDI team to ensure accuracy and completeness, and you’ll update codes as records evolve.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, AHIMA/AAPC certification, and inpatient or outpatient coding experience. This full-time role offers a comprehensive rewards program and remote flexibility.