Remote Inpatient Medical Coder — CCS/CIC Certified

Signature Performance; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Fully Paid Life Insurance

Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disabil

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Professional Development and Tuition

401(k) Program with Employer Match

Job summary

Signature Performance is seeking an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to perform ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding for complex inpatient acute care discharges in a remote, nationwide capacity.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an Academic Medical Center, holds CCS/CIC/RHIA or RHIT certification, and demonstrates strong multitasking, organization, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years inpatient coding in Academic Medical Center.
• Current CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT certification.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for complex inpatient discharges.
• Assign POA values for secondary diagnoses.
• Review provider notes and CDI input for accuracy.
• Use 3M 360 CAC for coding with autosuggestions.
• Validate discharge disposition for Medicare policy impact.
• Sequence ICD-10-CM codes with MS-DRG/APR-DRG knowledge.
• Educate CDI on coding guidelines and conventions.
• Write appeal letters for payor DRG downgrades.
• Resolve nosology messages and coding validation errors.
• Meet productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Inpatient Medical Coding

Team player

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT certification

Tools

3M 360 CAC

Job description

Signature Performance is seeking an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to perform ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding for complex inpatient acute care discharges in a remote, nationwide capacity.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an Academic Medical Center, holds CCS/CIC/RHIA or RHIT certification, and demonstrates strong multitasking, organization, and communication skills.