Remote Inpatient Medical Coder; CCS, RHIT or RHIA,

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to support acute-care facility coding for a Level I Trauma Hospital. The ideal candidate is AHIMA-credentialed, highly accurate with ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.

• Review inpatient medical records and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes with appropriate DRG assignment (MS-DRG/APR-DRG as applicable).
• Ensure compliance with AHIMA
  , AHA Coding Clinic
  , CMS
  , and facility guidelines.
• Query providers per policy to clarify documentation and support compliant code/DRG selection.
• Meet or exceed productivity and 95–98%+ quality standards.
• Collaborate with HIM/CDI teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize documentation integrity.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and safeguard PHI in a remote work setting.

• AHIMA credential
  : CCS, RHIT, or RHIA (active and in good standing).
• 3+ years recent inpatient facility coding experience.
• Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS
  , DRG methodologies, POA indicators, and encoder/reference tools (e.g., 3M, Tru Code).
• Strong understanding of payer guidelines, Medicare regulations, and official coding guidelines.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a secure remote workspace.

• Level I or Level II Trauma Hospital Experience
• Experience partnering with CDI teams and responding to coder queries/audits

• Competitive contract rates (W-2 or 1099 depending on engagement).
• Consistent case volume and supportive HIM leadership.
• Potential for contract extension and additional projects.
• 40 Hours of PTO
• Health and Vision Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401K

• Active AHIMA credential(s) and credential number,
• Years of inpatient coding experience,
• Epic experience details (modules, years, environments),
• Recent productivity/quality metrics (if available), and
• Availability and preferred hourly rate.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Full-time

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• RECENT inpatient coding: 3 years (Required)

• AHIMA: CCS, RHIT or RHIA Certification (No AAPC Certs) (Required)