Senior Inpatient Hospital Coder - Full Time - Remote

Lensa; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior Inpatient Hospital Coder. In this remote, full-time position, you'll review and code complex hospital services, ensuring compliance and optimal reimbursement. Ideal candidates have strong coding skills, relevant certifications, and experience in inpatient coding.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of inpatient coding experience.
• Certification such as CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and procedures following established guidelines.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with CDI team to improve documentation and DRG assignment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards.

Skills

ICD-10 coding principles

Medical terminology

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHIMA accredited coding certification

Job description

Senior Inpatient Hospital Coder - Full Time - Remote

Apply now to join Ochsner Health as a Senior Inpatient Hospital Coder. This role involves reviewing and accurately coding complex hospital services, including inpatient procedures and multi-night stays. The position requires collaboration with clinical teams to ensure precise documentation and coding for optimal reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and procedures following established guidelines.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with CDI team to improve documentation and DRG assignment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required); AHIMA accredited coding certification (Preferred).
• At least 3 years of inpatient coding experience.
• Certification such as CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in ICD-10 coding principles and medical terminology.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience coding complex inpatient cases.

This role is remote, full-time, and based in the United States, excluding certain states as specified. Ochsner Health offers an inclusive environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.