Remote Inpatient Coding Lead | Mentor & Compliance

mercy; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist to supervise daily inpatient coding activities, mentor junior coders, and ensure accuracy and compliance. This remote, full-time role requires ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT expertise, collaboration with the Coding Supervisor on scheduling, productivity monitoring, and resolving failed claims.

The ideal candidate has RHIT/CCS/CPC or equivalent certifications preferred and will lead training and education initiatives across the team.

Qualifications

• Prior coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses and procedures.
• Experience with HCPCS/CPT coding in hospital or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inpatient coding activities and monitor productivity.
• Provide training and mentorship to new coders.
• Collaborate with Coding Supervisor to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

HCPCS/CPT coding

Inpatient coding

Education

High school diploma

A.S. Health Information Technology

B.S. Health Information Management

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist to supervise daily inpatient coding activities, mentor junior coders, and ensure accuracy and compliance. This remote, full-time role requires ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT expertise, collaboration with the Coding Supervisor on scheduling, productivity monitoring, and resolving failed claims.

The ideal candidate has RHIT/CCS/CPC or equivalent certifications preferred and will lead training and education initiatives across the team.