SR. INPATIENT CODER - (Fully remote - 10-hour shifts Thurs-Sun)

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Inpatient Coder to work fully remote. This role involves coding complex inpatient cases while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. As a coding expert, you will collaborate with clinical staff to analyze documentation and provide insights on coding practices. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers diverse clinical experiences, all while working flexible 10-hour shifts from Thursday to Sunday. If you are passionate about coding and looking for a fulfilling opportunity, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding experience in a Level 1 Trauma or Rehab hospital.
• Certification required: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC.

Responsibilities

• Accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for reimbursement and compliance.
• Acts as a clinical coding expert, analyzing documentation issues.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Typing skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SR. INPATIENT CODER - (Fully remote - 10-hour shifts Thurs-Sun)

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Company Overview

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system providing academic, community, and specialty medical services across Maryland and beyond. It is a regional referral center for trauma, cancer, neuro, cardiac, women’s and children’s health, and rehabilitation. UMMS is a major employer in the Baltimore area and Maryland, offering diverse clinical experiences, support, and professional growth opportunities.

Job Description

I. General Summary

• Under supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for reimbursement, research, statistics, and compliance with federal and state regulations, using ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Acts as a clinical coding expert, analyzing documentation issues with input from medical and clinical staff and documentation specialists.
• Codes and abstracts complex inpatient cases (trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care) to ensure correct APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
• Collaborates with senior coders and staff, sharing coding insights and advice on complex cases.

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent; ICD-10-CM and CPT training; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least three years of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding experience in a Level 1 Trauma or Rehab hospital, or four years of inpatient coding experience.
• Certification required: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC.

IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; excellent customer service; medical terminology familiarity; computer proficiency; typing skills.

Additional Information

Confidentiality maintained per EEO guidelines.

Compensation: $31.40 - $42.57/hour.

Employment Details

• Full-time, no specific seniority level applicable.

Industry

• Hospitals and Healthcare.