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POSITION: Remote Facility Inpatient Coder DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
START: 09/28/2026
LOCATION: Remote
JOB SUMMARY:
Under indirect supervision, is responsible for accurate coding of all inpatient and services, procedures, diagnoses and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record at an Academic Trauma 1 Health System. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM/PCS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Classification systems include ICD-10-CM, CPT, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category and facility Reimbursement guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding principles and applications as they relate to acute care hospital coding and grouping
- Thorough knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and payer specific requirements
- When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards.
- Maintain 95% DRG and overall accuracy rate
- Maintain average productivity standards.
- Works the review queue on a daily basis to ensure all charts that are placed in the review queue are worked and any corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary.
- The coder is responsible for coding or pending every chart placed in their queue.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Smart Cell Phone
- Remote Workstation
- Standard Windows PC
- Internet Access with DSL or Cable
- VPN compatibility
- Printer/Fax
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Requires one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT or CCS) AAPC (CIC)
- Must be proficient with Facilities Coding Standards.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in medical coding.
- Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS.
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- 401K
- Medical, Dental, Life and Long/Short term disability Insurance
- Paid Association Dues Paid
- Educational Benefits
Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary - but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Earned time off and paid holidays
- Paid continuing education time
- 401(K) retirement planning
- Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
- Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
- Industry experienced workforce management team
- Licensure and certification reimbursement