Job Description
Our client is seeking experienced Inpatient Coders to support high-volume, complex hospital systems. This role is responsible for accurate ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS coding of inpatient encounters in accordance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and client-specific workflows. Coders must consistently meet both productivity and quality standards in large hospital environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS codes for inpatient records following official coding guidelines, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives
- Abstract and enter coded data into client electronic medical record systems
- Assign Present on Admission (POA) indicators in accordance with AHA guidelines
- Query providers to clarify conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous clinical documentation when appropriate
- Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and Revenue Cycle teams to resolve documentation and coding issues
- Identify and communicate documentation improvement opportunities
- Maintain required productivity standards while achieving high coding accuracy
- Remain adaptable to shifting workloads and account needs
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Required Skills & Experience
- Active CCS (AHIMA) credential
3+ years of inpatient coding experience at a Production Level 1 standard
- Experience coding in large hospital environments (500+ bed facilities)
- Strong proficiency with ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS coding
- Ability to consistently meet productivity and quality benchmarks
- Ability to score 90% or higher on the required coding assessment:
31 multiple-choice questions
Open book
Not timed
Scenario based
- Ability to pass a Wi‑Fi speed test with a minimum of 30 Mbps download and upload
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Epic EMR experience
- 3M (Solventum) encoder experience
- Experience supporting academic or trauma-level hospitals
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.