Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist — ICD-10/IPPS Expert

iCode Academy; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iCode Academy is seeking a Remote Inpatient Facility Coding Specialist to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for patient charts. Requires extensive knowledge of medical terminology, IPPS guidelines, and AHIMA certifications.

Involves abstracting clinical information and ensuring accurate coding per regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials, 3+ years inpatient facility experience, and familiarity with trauma, orthopedic, and cardiology cases.

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS certification through AHIMA required.
• 3+ years’ experience with inpatient coding in a facility setting.
• Experience with trauma and highly complex cases, orthopedic, and cardiology preferred.
• 80% or higher passing score on TEST ID: 19 (Facility Inpatient Competency)

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

Medical terminology

Inpatient coding

Education

RHIA, RHIT, CCS certification through AHIMA

Job description

iCode Academy is seeking a Remote Inpatient Facility Coding Specialist to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for patient charts. Requires extensive knowledge of medical terminology, IPPS guidelines, and AHIMA certifications.

Involves abstracting clinical information and ensuring accurate coding per regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials, 3+ years inpatient facility experience, and familiarity with trauma, orthopedic, and cardiology cases.