Inpatient Coder

Hiring Inpatient Medical Coders

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Remote (must be able to work in EST)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; 1 weekend day required, any shift

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Coder to accurately assign, sequence, and abstract ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes for various patient visit types, including inpatient, same-day surgery, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, outpatient, and emergency department visits. This individual will be responsible for assigning the correct Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) to discharged patients' records and abstracting all necessary data into the hospital's computer system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign and sequence ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes for inpatient, same-day surgery, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, outpatient, and emergency patient visits.

• Assign accurate DRG to discharged patient records and abstract data into the hospital's computer system.

• Meet productivity standards:

  • 24 inpatient records per 7.5-hour workday, averaging 2 inpatient records per hour.

  • 6-8 same-day surgery, ambulatory procedure, or endoscopy records per hour.

  • 10-12 Emergency Department records per hour.

  • 3 minutes per outpatient test, averaging 20 tests per hour.

• Interact daily with physicians and their offices to clarify and verify questions, resolve coding/documentation issues, and ensure accurate coding.

• Conduct internal coding studies and provide coding-related resource information to departments such as Administration, Billing, Finance, Quality, Care Management, and CDI.

• Run daily reports for ER and SDC patients to ensure medical necessity compliance and collaborate with the Billing Department regarding medical necessity issues.

• Collect unbilled and uncoded patient accounts as part of the Health Information Management Department's performance improvement plan and report findings monthly to the Director.

• Stay up to date with the latest coding guidelines through attendance at in-services, seminars, and other relevant training opportunities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Inpatient hospital coding experience and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is required.

• Strong understanding of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, DRGs, and coding standards.

• Ability to meet established productivity standards and maintain accuracy in coding.

• Excellent communication skills, especially when interacting with physicians and other medical staff.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

• Knowledge of medical necessity compliance, NCDs, and LCDs.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply today!

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.