Inpatient Medical Coder

Post Date

Jul 11, 2025

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77024
US
Sep 15, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Medical Coder

Req #

HHO-794584

Pay Rate

$30 - $37 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A healthcare employer in Houston, TX is seeking an Inpatient Medical Coder to join their growing team. This position is remote but candidates must live in the following states: TX, OK, LA, TN, FL, and GA. This person will be responsible for coding inpatient charts. Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process is required. In this role you will be coding an average of 14 charts per day.

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Required Skills & Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of inpatient hospital coding experience on the facility side

Experience coding for a level 1 or 2 trauma facility

Either a RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CIC Coding Certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT

Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process

Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical terminology

High School Diploma or GED

Must reside in one of the following states: TX, OK, LA, TN, FL, and GA

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with coding in Epic

Associates or bachelor's degree in health information management (HIM) or any Revenue Cycle related field

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.