Remote Inpatient Coder II — ICD-10/DRG Expert

RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL SERVICES; Newport News (VA); Remote; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking an Inpatient Coder II to analyze medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and optimize DRG accuracy for proper reimbursement. You will collaborate with the CDI team to resolve coding issues and ensure timely throughput.

The role requires strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, plus experience with EMR systems (EPIC preferred) and encoder software. Remote work eligibility applies for certain states.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology.
• Clear and concise communication, written and verbal.
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC preferred) and encoder software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes and determine DRG assignments.
• Abstract pertinent data from patient records and sequence diagnoses.
• Apply POA indicators and verify discharge disposition on inpatient accounts.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clear communication

EMR proficiency

Encoder software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HIMS program graduate

Tools

3M 360 Encoder

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

Riverside Health System is seeking an Inpatient Coder II to analyze medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and optimize DRG accuracy for proper reimbursement. You will collaborate with the CDI team to resolve coding issues and ensure timely throughput.

The role requires strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, plus experience with EMR systems (EPIC preferred) and encoder software. Remote work eligibility applies for certain states.