Remote Inpatient Facility Coding Specialist

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

Remote Inpatient Facility Coding Specialist

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. The coder will abstract required clinical information. This position requires a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, pharmacology, Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, and documentation requirements for correct and accurate coding.

Must Haves

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)