Inpatient Coder (Level 1 Trauma)

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Senior Inpatient Coders to support a highly complex Level I Trauma environment. This is a fully remote opportunity designed for seasoned inpatient coding professionals who are comfortable working with challenging, high-acuity cases.

The ideal candidate will have recent Level I Trauma experience, an active CCS certification, and strong experience coding complex oncology and surgical oncology cases. This environment requires a high degree of accuracy, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review and code highly complex inpatient medical records
• Accurately assign diagnoses and procedures in accordance with applicable coding guidelines
• Code complex oncology, surgical oncology, transplant, and Level I Trauma cases
• Accurately capture secondary diagnoses and relevant comorbidities
• Participate in an intensive pre-bill quality review process prior to moving into full production
• Review audit feedback and collaborate with coding auditors to resolve questions or discrepancies
• Maintain a high level of coding accuracy in a quality-focused environment

Skills and Requirements

• Active CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient coding experience; 5+ years preferred
• Recent Level I Trauma inpatient coding experience, ideally current or within the past 6–12 months
• Strong oncology and surgical oncology coding experience
• Experience coding complex, high-acuity inpatient cases
• Proficiency with 3M
• Strong understanding of secondary diagnoses, comorbidities, and complex coding scenarios
• Ability to successfully complete a coding assessment as part of the interview process
• Ability to work standard business hours during the initial training/pre-bill period

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.