Inpatient Coder

Kentucky, KY, US • Posted 17 days ago • Updated 4 hours ago
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Contract Independent
On-site
$35.00 - $40.00/hr
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Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Project Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • SAP BASIS
  • Medical Records
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Collaboration
  • Health Care
  • Documentation
  • Data Security
  • Epic
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reporting
  • Quality Improvement

Summary

Inpatient Coder

Remote (KY or IN)

Remote role

Compensation: $35 - $42 per hour

Contract Length: 3 months with possible extension

Hours: 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri between 7AM - 7PM EST

Start Date: ASAP

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to join our team on a contract basis. This fully remote position requires residency in Kentucky or Indiana and offers the opportunity to support a leading healthcare provider committed to quality and compliance. As an Inpatient Coder, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of inpatient coding, directly impacting the measurement and reporting of physician and hospital outcomes. You will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of clinical coding, adhering to documentation requirements and official coding guidelines, and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with a competitive hourly rate and the possibility of contract extension.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Ensure accurate and complete coding of inpatient medical records in accordance with Coding Clinic and AHA Official Coding Guidelines.
  • Review clinical documentation to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for hospital and physician outcome reporting.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical coding standards, documentation requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to coding accuracy and compliance.
  • Utilize coding software and electronic health record systems (e.g., Solventum 360, CAC, Epic) to support coding activities.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and other team members to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies.
  • Adhere to confidentiality and data security standards when handling patient information.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • 2+ years of traditional Inpatient Coding experience.
  • Experience with Solventum 360, CAC, and Epic systems.
  • Associate degree required.
  • RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification required.
  • Knowledge of Coding Clinic and AHA Official Coding Guidelines for diagnosis and procedural coding.
  • Microsoft Office, EHR, and Encoder experience preferred.
  • Experience with complex surgeries (e.g., spinal, cardiac) preferred.
  • Ability to ensure accurate and complete coding for reporting physician and hospital outcomes.
  • Commitment to continuous quality improvement in coding practices.
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  • Dice Id: 10110651A
  • Position Id: a1Wcv000000iCqHEAU
  • Posted 17 days ago

Company Info

About Medasource

Mission
We’re on a relentless pursuit to provide unmatched experiences for our consultants and customers in the healthcare consulting field.


Vision
We aim to grow with purpose meaningfully. Our company vision is simple: Improving Partnerships to Deliver Unmatched Quality.

We empower our consultants and employees to always be accountable, never stop learning, and take ownership of our mutual success through servant leadership and unhindered curiosity.

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