Remote Inpatient Medical Coder – ICD-10 Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced Coding Specialist to review inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and ensure accurate billing and compliance. This remote role requires meeting state qualifications while supporting high-quality care.

You will query physicians when documentation is unclear, maintain coding accuracy, and stay current with AHIMA guidelines. Join a team focused on patient safety, data integrity, and efficient reimbursement across our facilities.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of inpatient hospital coding experience required.
• Experience coding in a level 1 trauma facility/academic teaching facility strongly preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding.
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret data contained in the health records and to assign appropriate codes.
• Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and surgical terminology.
• Critical thinking, good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
• Proficient in navigating a Windows-based application environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for inpatient records and accurately code the diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations.
• Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate reimbursement for hospital and professional charges.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting guidelines and brings identified concerns to manager for resolution.
• Effectively assigns DRG and ICD-10 codes to inpatient records.
• Responsible in maintaining 92% to 95% in ICD-10 and DRG assignment and consistently meet established productivity standards while keeping abstracting errors to a minimum..
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Level 1 trauma facility coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Analytical data interpretation

Communication skills

Decision-making

Coding compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred

RHIT/RHIA/CCA/CCS/CIC certification required

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced Coding Specialist to review inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and ensure accurate billing and compliance. This remote role requires meeting state qualifications while supporting high-quality care.

You will query physicians when documentation is unclear, maintain coding accuracy, and stay current with AHIMA guidelines. Join a team focused on patient safety, data integrity, and efficient reimbursement across our facilities.