Inpatient Coder

Summary

Join MedCore Solutions, the healthcare division of Bizforce, as an Inpatient Coder and contribute to accurate medical record translation into official coding terminology. This crucial role ensures proper reimbursement and optimal patient care. Work remotely from the comfort of your home in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. The position requires extensive inpatient coding experience, CCS certification, and proficiency in ICD-10 coding systems. We offer a rewarding work experience with permanent work-from-home opportunities, weekend offs, a positive company culture, and annual bonuses.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital setting
• CCS Certification (Certified Coding Specialist) is required
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to support accurate code assignment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with physicians, clinical staff, and documentation specialists
• Amenable to work in a graveyard shift (US time zone)

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review multi-day, multi-specialty inpatient documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures
• Ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment and compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and organizational policies
• Collaborate with medical staff and Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDI) to validate clinical documentation, particularly for complex diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis
• Develop and issue physician queries when necessary to clarify documentation for coding accuracy
• Monitor bill hold reports and resolve coding-related holds to support timely and clean claim submission
• Serve as a liaison to the Quality Department for PSI/HAC reviews, ensuring the accuracy of coded data for quality reporting
• Provide mentorship and training support to Coder I, Coder II, and Coder III team members, as well as clinical coding students
• Stay up to date with coding regulations, coding clinics, payer guidelines, and industry changes

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience coding for Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiology, General Surgery, Trauma Level II, and high-acuity cases

Benefits

• Permanent Work From home
• Permanent Weekends Off
• Great Company Culture and No Micromanagement
• Annual Bonus