Remote Inpatient Facility Medical Coder (CCS)

IKS Health Limited.; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IKS Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Facility Medical Coder to join our remote team in the United States. The ideal candidate will have a CCS credential, at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience, and strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.

You will review records, assign principal diagnoses and procedures, ensure proper DRG classification, and enter charts in real time using Aquity. Remote position with flexible scheduling and potential cross-client assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years inpatient coding experience.
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Able to identify principal diagnosis and procedure.
• Pass inpatient coding proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Select principal diagnosis and principal procedure per UHDDS.
• Ensure accurate DRG assignment.
• Abstract information from medical records per client guidelines and review.
• Enter charts in real-time using Aquity during shift.
• Solicit clarification from physicians on ambiguous documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and required training.
• Possible training or shadowing of other coders.
• Remain flexible across multiple clients to meet classification hours.
• Participate in Coding Roundtables and stay current with Coding Clinic guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

CCS

Tools

Aquity applications

Google Suite

Job description

IKS Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Facility Medical Coder to join our remote team in the United States. The ideal candidate will have a CCS credential, at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience, and strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.

You will review records, assign principal diagnoses and procedures, ensure proper DRG classification, and enter charts in real time using Aquity. Remote position with flexible scheduling and potential cross-client assignments.