Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder

IKS Health

. Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inpatient coding with a strong focus on ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles, ensuring accurate DRG assignment and compliance with federal and state regulations. Maintains effective communication and collaboration within teams while upholding high standards of coding accuracy and productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CCS Coding CredentialInpatient Coding ExperienceICD-10-CM KnowledgeCPT Coding PrinciplesAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Inpatient CodingMedical TerminologyAnatomyPhysiologySurgical TechnologyPharmacologyDisease ProcessesCoding AccuracyDRG AssignmentReimbursement Systems

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Aquity ApplicationsGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CCS Coding Credential

Industry Keywords

UHDDS DefinitionCoding ClinicCPT AssistantOfficial Guidelines for Coding and ReportingHealth Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures
Select principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition
Ensure appropriate DRG assignment
Abstract information from medical records according to client guidelines
Meet productivity and quality performance requirements
Enter charts coded in real time using Aquity applications throughout the scheduled shift
Solicit physician clarification regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation
Participate in team meetings and required training
Train or shadow other coders when requested
Work flexibly across multiple clients to meet required classification hours
Participate in Coding Roundtables by presenting coding and Health Information Management materials, articles, and current issues
Maintain current knowledge of Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Participate in assigned education modules
Maintain effective and professional communication and contribute to a positive company image

Requirements

What you’ll need

CCS coding credential required
Minimum of 3 years of current/recent related inpatient coding experience
At least three years' experience coding inpatient facility charts for large acute care, Level 1 trauma centers
Experience with inpatient medical and surgical admissions
Must pass inpatient coding proficiency test
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines
Knowledge of reimbursement systems and federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of coding accuracy and attention to detail
Strong knowledge of Google Suite
Must keep coding credentials up to date and active

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
401(k)
Paid time off
Remote working environment