Senior Hospital Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote)

We're seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist to join our healthcare coding team. In this role, you'll utilize your expertise in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding to ensure accurate medical record coding for hospital inpatient services, directly impacting healthcare quality metrics and revenue cycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign and validate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for hospital inpatient records
• Review and analyze medical record content and computer-assisted coding (CAC) suggestions
• Determine accurate DRG assignments and present-on-admission (POA) indicators
• Evaluate hierarchical condition categories (HCCs) and complication/comorbidity factors
• Perform clinical documentation analysis to ensure coding accuracy
• Maintain productivity standards of 2.75 charts per hour
• Achieve 95% accuracy rate in coding audits
• Monitor and validate CAC software performance
• Abstract essential healthcare data elements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care inpatient facility coding experience
• Current certification in one of the following:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems
• Understanding of DRG methodology and healthcare reimbursement systems
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and coding software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management
• Experience with natural language processing and CAC systems
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and coding guidelines

Why Join Our Team:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Remote work opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and CEU support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Work-life balance

Are you ready to advance your coding career with a leading healthcare organization? If you possess the required inpatient coding experience and credentials, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on healthcare quality and outcomes.