Remote Inpatient Medical Coder

Post Date

Feb 06, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77024
US
Apr 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Medical Coder

Req #

HAU-50bcdf85-2694-4ce1-8ff8-6a4ce71715ba

Pay Rate

$28 - $35 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to support a Level I Trauma hospital system overseeing 12 acute care facilities. In this role, coders will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes for complex inpatient cases, ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The ideal candidate has strong trauma coding experience, a solid understanding of anatomy and medical terminology, and the ability to work independently in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment.

• Assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS codes through full inpatient record review, ensuring correct DRG assignment and compliance.
• Code inpatient cases across multiple facilities while meeting established quality and productivity standards.
• Utilize coding tools, including Streamline Health Evaluator, to review system‑identified flags and resolve documentation or coding issues.
• Validate all codes against official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with coding leadership and peers by incorporating feedback and participating in quality improvement efforts.
Efficiently navigate EPIC to review clinical documentation, operative reports, and discharge summaries.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of inpatient hospital coding experience on the facility side
• Experience coding for a level 1 or 2 trauma facility
• Either a RHIT or CCS, from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• 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, and GA

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

EPIC Experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.