Remote Lead Inpatient Coder

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Lead Inpatient Coder to oversee daily coding activities, mentor staff, and drive accuracy in ICD-10-CM/CPT coding across inpatient records. This remote role partners with CDI and Quality teams to ensure timely, compliant coding and workflow improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in inpatient coding, holds RHIA/RHIT and professional coder certifications, and demonstrates strong problem solving, communication, and initiative in a fast-paced health

Qualifications

• 10 years coding inpatient medical records.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Performs ICD-10-CM /CPT coding and data abstraction within minimum established accuracy and productivity rates.
• Acts as a lead contact and resource for coding staff related to coding questions and workflow assistance
• Acts as a lead contact for coding related questions and issues from other Hospital departments specifically CDI and Business Services
• Serves as a resource for coding staff for coding and workflow questions, and precepts new staff for onboarding
• Attends mandatory staff education and department meetings. Facilitate coding completion to met departmental KPIs and goals. Refers coding issues to supervisor in a timely manner for determination and guideline development

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Initiative

Industry Knowledge

Health Information Concepts

Education

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician

CPC - Certified Professional Coder

CCS - Certified Coding Specialist

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Lead Inpatient Coder to oversee daily coding activities, mentor staff, and drive accuracy in ICD-10-CM/CPT coding across inpatient records. This remote role partners with CDI and Quality teams to ensure timely, compliant coding and workflow improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in inpatient coding, holds RHIA/RHIT and professional coder certifications, and demonstrates strong problem solving, communication, and initiative in a fast-paced health