Remote Inpatient Facility Coder (Level II Trauma)

The LaSalle Group; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking an Inpatient Facility Coder for a fully remote, contract-to-hire role supporting complex inpatient coding for Level II trauma cases. Review records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, validate MS-DRG, and abstract data for inpatient claims.

Requires AHIMA/AAPC credential and at least 1 year of inpatient coding experience, with assessments >=80%. Compensation is $37-$40/hour with medical, dental and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC credential (CCS, RHIT, RHIA) required.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient coding experience, including recent work.
• Proficiency in complex inpatient facility coding for Level II trauma cases.
• Minimum 80% score on pre-employment coding assessments.
• Balance of coding accuracy, productivity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes with quality and productivity targets.
• Validate MS-DRG assignments and ensure accurate grouping outcomes.
• Abstract clinical data to support inpatient facility claims and reporting.
• Review and resolve coding-related claims scrubber edits.
• Participate in client meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Education

AHIMA or AAPC credential (CCS, RHIT, RHIA)

Job description

LaSalle Network is seeking an Inpatient Facility Coder for a fully remote, contract-to-hire role supporting complex inpatient coding for Level II trauma cases. Review records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, validate MS-DRG, and abstract data for inpatient claims.

Requires AHIMA/AAPC credential and at least 1 year of inpatient coding experience, with assessments >=80%. Compensation is $37-$40/hour with medical, dental and vision benefits.