Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder

IKS Health

. Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to patient healthcare encounters .

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 facility coding with a strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles. Maintains high coding accuracy and attention to detail while effectively communicating with healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CCS Coding CredentialInpatient Facility Coding ExperienceICD-10-CM KnowledgeCPT Coding PrinciplesMedical Terminology Understanding

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Hard Skills

Inpatient CodingMedical Record ReviewDRG AssignmentCoding AccuracyComplex Diagnoses FamiliarityHealth Information ManagementReimbursement Systems KnowledgeAttention to DetailCoding Proficiency TestSurgical Technology Understanding

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationProfessional CommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Aquity ApplicationsGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CCS

Industry Keywords

UHDDS DefinitionsCoding ClinicCPT AssistantOfficial Guidelines for Coding and ReportingFederal RegulationsState RegulationsPayor-Specific Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to patient healthcare encounters
Select principal and other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definitions
Ensure appropriate DRG assignment
Abstract information from medical records according to client guidelines
Meet productivity and quality performance requirements
Enter coded charts in Aquity applications in real time throughout scheduled shifts
Query physicians regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation
Participate in team meetings and required training
Train or shadow other coders as requested
Work 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

Coding credentials required: CCS
Minimum of 3 years of current/recent related inpatient facility 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
Strong coding background and familiarity with complex diagnoses and stays
Understanding 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, federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing
Must pass inpatient coding proficiency test
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High coding accuracy and attention to detail
Strong knowledge of Google Suite
Ability to keep coding credentials up to date and active

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
401k
Paid time off