Job Title: Inpatient Coder
Location: Remote
Shift (EST): Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday; 1st or 2nd shift (flexible)
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review and code inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and applicable guidelines
- Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes following UHDDS standards
- Apply MS-DRGs, POA indicators, and procedural categories as appropriate
- Ensure accurate discharge disposition coding
- Maintain productivity and accuracy standards
- Query physicians when documentation is unclear or incomplete
- Validate documentation aligns with procedures performed
- Review coding work queues and collaborate with revenue cycle teams to resolve accounts
- Ensure compliance with coding, billing, and documentation regulations
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience with EPIC is required
- Minimum 1 year of coding experience required
- One or more certifications required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H
- AHIMA coding certificate preferred
- Multi-facility or remote coding experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG coding guidelines
- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures
- Knowledge of payer regulations and reimbursement systems
- Familiarity with physician query processes and documentation compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with clinical and revenue cycle teams
- Knowledge of ethical coding standards and compliance requirements
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.