Remote Inpatient Coder II — ICD-10 Specialist (RHIA/CCS)

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking an Inpatient Coder II licensed in Illinois to work remotely. The role involves assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for complex inpatient discharges, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and quality metrics.

Collaboration with CDI teams is essential to validate diagnoses and support accurate reimbursement. Required: RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification, 3+ years inpatient coding in acute care, AHIMA membership.

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years inpatient coding experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• AHIMA membership is required.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in a related field
• Preferred: 4 years of inpatient coding experience in a teaching hospital

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types based on clinical documentation and coding conventions
• Collaborate with CDI teams to validate diagnoses and ensure accurate reimbursement
• Educate CDI staff on coding guidelines and resolve coding validation errors while meeting productivity and quality standards

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking an Inpatient Coder II licensed in Illinois to work remotely. The role involves assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for complex inpatient discharges, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and quality metrics.

Collaboration with CDI teams is essential to validate diagnoses and support accurate reimbursement. Required: RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification, 3+ years inpatient coding in acute care, AHIMA membership.