Remote Inpatient Medical Coder
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to support a Level I Trauma hospital system overseeing 12 acute care facilities. In this role, coders will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes for complex inpatient cases, ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The ideal candidate has strong trauma coding experience, a solid understanding of anatomy and medical terminology, and the ability to work independently in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment.
- Assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS codes through full inpatient record review, ensuring correct DRG assignment and compliance.
- Code inpatient cases across multiple facilities while meeting established quality and productivity standards.
- Utilize coding tools, including Streamline Health Evaluator, to review system‑identified flags and resolve documentation or coding issues.
- Validate all codes against official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Collaborate with coding leadership and peers by incorporating feedback and participating in quality improvement efforts.
Efficiently navigate EPIC to review clinical documentation, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
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- Minimum of three (3) years of inpatient hospital coding experience on the facility side
- Experience coding for a level 1 or 2 trauma facility
- Either a RHIT or CCS, from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process
- Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical terminology
- High School Diploma or GED
Must reside in one of the following states: TX, OK, LA, TN, and GA EPIC Experience
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