Inpatient Coder

Description

The Inpatient Medical Coder under the supervision of the Manager of Coding and Data Quality accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.

Essential Job Duties:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Analyzes inpatient cases, identifies and assigns ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.

2. Utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.

3. Monitors assigned work on a daily basis in order to facilitate the billing process within the established timeframes. Codes and abstracts records within timeframes established for each patient type.

4. Maintain a high level of accuracy in code assignment to prevent claim denials, billing errors, and potential legal issues.

5. Review medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans, to extract pertinent information for code assignment.

6. Communicates with various departments within the hospitals regarding billing and registration issues. Refers any problems to management timely, providing clear details.

7. Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and coding compliance guidelines, including adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations.

8. Utilizes coding references, software tools, and electronic health records (EHR) to facilitate accurate and efficient code assignment.

9. Participate in ongoing education, training, and certification programs to enhance coding proficiency and maintain credentials.

10. Demonstrates support and compliance with the Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies. Performs other duties or projects such as coding corrections as assigned by the manager.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Minimum Experience:

At least three years of experience in outpatient coding with a CCS certification (or obtain within one year) required with at least a minimum of one year of inpatient ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience in a hospital setting required.

Required License/Certifications:

Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC),Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Preferred Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health information Administrator (RHIA).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.