Job Description

Job Title: Inpatient Facility Coder (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Remote – Must reside in AR, FL, GA, NC, OK, TN, TX, or UT

Industry: Healthcare – Medical Coding

Pay: $30 - $40/hr

About Our Client:

Our client is a healthcare organization seeking experienced Inpatient Facility Coders to support their remote coding operations. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with full-time hours and no weekend or on-call responsibilities.

Job Description:

This role requires proficiency in inpatient facility coding with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. Coders will be expected to review and interpret medical documentation, assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment in accordance with official coding guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret health record documentation for inpatient encounters
• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes
• Apply Present on Admission indicators and calculate MS-DRGs, SOI, and ROM
• Validate and correct patient status, discharge disposition, and length of stay for appropriate reimbursement
• Abstract clinical data elements (e.g., physician names, birth weight) according to client guidelines
• Query physicians for clarification when documentation is ambiguous or unclear
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists to enhance documentation and coding accuracy
• Monitor and maintain productivity and coding quality metrics
• Stay current with official coding guidelines and compliance standards
• Complete required training and continuing education as per client policy

Qualifications:

• Active credentials: RHIT, RHIA, CCS (AHIMA or AAPC)
• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient facility coding experience required
• Proficient with EPIC and Optum systems
• Familiarity with MS-DRGs, SOI, ROM, and pre-bill review processes
• Strong knowledge of coding compliance and CMS regulations
• Must reside in one of the following states: AR, FL, GA, NC, OK, TN, TX, UT

Additional Details:

• Schedule:
  • Orientation: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
  • After orientation: Flexible hours between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST (Mon–Fri)
• Remote: Yes
• Number of Openings: 2

Perks:

• Fully remote work with flexible daytime hours
• No weekends, on-call, or overtime required
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent role
• Work with a reputable healthcare organization
• Supportive team environment with access to Clinical Documentation Specialists

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.  

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