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Inpatient Medical Coder
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$30 - $42 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Inpatient Medical Coder
TEKsystems
Role Description The Inpatient Medical Coder is responsible for accurately coding hospital inpatient records using ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS to support appropriate reimbursement, data integrity, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida. Key Responsibilities - Analyze inpatient medical records and assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM/PCS codes - Ensure correct APR‑DRG/MS‑DRG, SOI, ROM, and POA assignment - Review documentation and collaborate with clinical staff and CDI teams to resolve discrepancies - Code and abstract records within established productivity and turnaround time standards - Maintain high coding accuracy to prevent denials and compliance risk - Communicate with billing and hospital departments regarding coding or registration issues - Adhere to AHIMA ethical standards and HIPAA requirements Qualifications - Minimum 3 years of outpatient coding experience - At least 1 year of inpatient ICD‑10‑CM/PCS coding in a hospital setting - Strong knowledge of APR‑DRGs, MS‑DRGs, SOI, ROM, and reimbursement impact Requirements - Required Certifications: CPC, CIC, or CCS (CCS required or obtained within one year) - Preferred: RHIT or RHIA Benefits - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Company Description We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
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