Inpatient Coder

Description Qualifications:

Ideal candidate has experience with inpatient facility coding, ideally with Trauma level 1 or 2, and strong ICD-10-PCS and CM experience High school diploma or equivalent Two years' experience

Job Summary:

Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for inpatient hospital accounts. Coordinates with the clinical documentation and quality teams to ensure validation of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG), patient safety indicators, and hospital acquired conditions are supported by physician documentation to support appropriate coding Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter. Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Skills inpatient coding, outpatient coder, Epic, Coding, Icd-10, Electronic health record Top Skills Details inpatient coding,outpatient coder,Epic,Coding,Icd-10 Additional Skills & Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Certification:

o Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) o OR Certified Coding Specialist
• Physician-based (CCS-P)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) o OR Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) o OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) o OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) o OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) o OR Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) o OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00
• $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026. h4>

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