Inpatient Hospital Coder

Albany Medical Center

. Apply inpatient coding and classification systems and official resources to select appropriate diagnosis, procedural (PCS), and other healthcare service codes .

Posted 9/25/2026part-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,066 - $88,599 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply inpatient coding and classification systems and official resources to select appropriate diagnosis, procedural (PCS), and other healthcare service codes
Sequence diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and fiscal intermediary guidelines
Support accurate reporting of healthcare data elements for reimbursement, value-based purchasing, population health, quality, patient safety, research, and other administrative purposes
Query physicians or qualified healthcare practitioners for clarification or additional documentation regarding conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous health record information
Maintain ethical and legal coding practices and comply with internal coding policies and procedures
Advance coding knowledge through continuing education and meet continuing education requirements
Use official coding rules and guidelines to accurately represent patient services on hospital claims
Attend coding meetings and roundtable sessions
Participate in daily huddles and LEAN problem-solving activities
Maintain focus during work and meetings and keep camera on during Teams calls
Assist with organizing the medical coding department shared drive
Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
Coding certification / credential through AHIMA or AAPC and be in good standing. - required
Prior experience in hospital medical coding - preferred
Prior experience with 3M 360 and EPIC system - preferred
Applicants must receive a score of 80% or above on assessment; new coders may be considered with a higher assessment score
Excellent computer skills, navigating multiple systems at once, troubleshooting
Must be able to work independently in a fully remote position
Maintain a remote coding work area that protects confidential health information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT-4 coding classification systems
Detail-oriented and efficient while maintaining productivity
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Continuing education opportunities
Participation in coding meetings and roundtable sessions
Per diem work shift