Senior Inpatient Coding Specialist - Remote After Training

Baton-Rouge-General; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development & support

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

BRG Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Sr. Inpatient Coding Specialist to accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes for discharged records, supporting accuracy, compliance, and health information management.

The role emphasizes independence, collaboration with clinicians, and adherence to regulatory and reimbursement requirements, with on-site training followed by remote work options.

Qualifications

• Six years inpatient Medicare coding experience preferred; certification/registry accepted in lieu of experience.
• Knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines and medical record documentation.
• Ability to analyze medical records and apply coding guidelines appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient medical records.
• Abstract clinical information into the electronic health information system.
• Apply coding and sequencing guidelines in accordance with regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• Maintain coding productivity and accuracy standards while meeting turnaround expectations.
• Ensure completeness and integrity of coded data for reporting, research, and reimbursement purposes.
• Identify and follow up on documentation deficiencies that impact coding or record completion.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinical personnel to obtain clarification regarding diagnoses and procedures when needed.
• Audit incomplete records and monitor delinquent or deficient charts requiring follow-up.
• Maintain control procedures to ensure accurate and complete coded information.
• Utilize electronic health record and coding systems effectively to support departmental goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

ICD-10-CM knowledge

ICD-10-PCS knowledge

MS-DRG knowledge

Collaboration with physicians

Education

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Sr. Inpatient Coding Specialist to accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes for discharged records, supporting accuracy, compliance, and health information management.

The role emphasizes independence, collaboration with clinicians, and adherence to regulatory and reimbursement requirements, with on-site training followed by remote work options.