Inpatient Facility Medical Coder

Job Title: REMOTE Inpatient Facility Coding Specialist

Location: Fully REMOTE

Duration: PERM

• Salary: $72,800 - Pay is based on production of Charts per hour (CPH) so base is $27/hr + $2.69 per chart. Expected rate of production is 3.1 CPH. You should average $35+ per hour.

Must Haves

• 80% or higher passing score on TEST ID: 19 (Facility Inpatient Competency)
• Experience with trauma and highly complex cases, orthopedic, and cardiology preferred
• 3+ Years’ experience with inpatient coding in a facility setting
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS certification through AHIMA required

This company is, an industry leader in Health Information Management (HIM) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions, is seeking highly motivated individuals with a passion for excellence & collaboration, for careers in the healthcare industry. We have an immediate need for a full-time Inpatient Facility Coder. This is a remote W-2 position with flexible work schedules.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for medical coding for one of facility clients. Coder will be responsible for reviewing charts, coding appropriate charges, and ensuring high quality standards are achieved.

Day to Day

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. The coder will abstract required clinical information. This position requires a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, pharmacology, Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, and documentation requirements for correct and accurate coding.