Inpatient Coder

About the Role To Apply for this Job Click Here Inpatient Medical Coder (Hospital - Acute Care)

Location:

Remote Type:

Contract or Contract-to-Hire Duration:

~3 months initially, conversion following

Schedule:

40 hours/week (flexible) Overview We are partnering with a leading healthcare organization to hire an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to support high-acuity hospital coding operations. This role requires strong expertise in inpatient facility coding within complex clinical environments, including academic or trauma-based settings. This is an excellent opportunity for coders who are comfortable working independently with complex case mixes and maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Review and assign accurate codes for inpatient medical records, including diagnoses and procedures Apply

ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS

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MS-DRG/APR-DRG

methodologies Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards Validate completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation and POA indicators Utilize EHR systems and coding tools for accurate code assignment Collaborate with providers through the query process to clarify documentation Participate in audits, quality reviews, and CDI initiatives Maintain productivity and accuracy expectations (high QA standards required) Support documentation quality improvements and reporting metrics such as SOI, ROM, and CMI Required Qualifications 3+ years of recent inpatient hospital (facility) coding experience (Must be true inpatient coding - not professional fee, outpatient, or insurance-side) Strong experience with:

ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS MS-DRG

assignment POA indicators Experience working in high-acuity hospital environments (300+ beds preferred) Proven ability to maintain high accuracy (95%+ QA) Strong critical thinking skills and ability to interpret complex documentation Active coding certification (one of the following required): RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIC, or COC Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of inpatient coding / HIM experience Experience in: Academic Medical Centers or teaching hospitals Level I Trauma Centers or complex case-mix environments Familiarity with Epic EMR and/or 3M 360 Exposure to specialties such as: Neurology, Oncology, Transplant, Trauma, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Critical Care, OB/Newborn What We're Looking For Strong inpatient coding background in complex hospital settings Ability to handle high-volume, high-acuity charts independently Consistent work history with minimal employment gaps Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Additional Details Interview Process:

Interview + 3-hour coding assessment

Start Date:

Early June If you're an experienced inpatient coder seeking a short-term opportunity with exposure to complex hospital cases, apply today.

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