Inpatient Coder

• It is a Fully Remote position.
  


• Location: Remote 
  


• City/State: Baltimore, Maryland
  


• Position Type: Contract / Travel
  


• Department: Health Information Management (HIM)
  


• Schedule: Full\-time
  


• Must have reliable internet and a secure work environment
  


• Client\-issued equipment may be provided per facility policy
  

• This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.
  

• Review inpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD\-10\-CM diagnosis codes and ICD\-10\-PCS procedure codes
  


• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with AHIMA, AHA, CMS, and official coding guidelines
  


• Abstract clinical data accurately into the coding system
  


• Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks
  


• Identify documentation issues and work with CDI or providers as appropriate
  


• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
  


• Participate in audits, education, and quality improvement initiatives as required
  


• Stay current with coding updates, regulatory changes, and payer requirements
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  


• Active coding certification required CCS. 
  


• Minimum of 2–3 years of recent inpatient coding experience required
  


• Strong knowledge of ICD\-10\-CM and ICD\-10\-PCS coding guidelines
  


• Experience coding complex inpatient cases preferred
  


• Proficiency with encoder and EHR systems
  


• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  

• Active coding certification, RHIA or RHIT preferred
  


• Experience with Epic or 3M encoder preferred
  


• Experience working in an academic or large health system setting preferred