Clinical Coder - Acute Care

Job Title: Clinical Coder - Acute Care- Remote

Location: Remote

Type: Direct Hire

Shift: 8:00AM- 5:00PM

Job Summary

Must Required 4+ years of current acute care Inpatient coding. We are looking for a detail-oriented Clinical Coder / Medical Records Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation, diagnostic results, and medical records to accurately assign ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory compliance, reimbursement, and accurate external reporting for inpatient and outpatient records.

Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Coding (e.g., CCS, RHIT, or RHIA) required.
• Proven experience in clinical coding, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Proficiency in ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4 coding, and UHDDS guidelines.
• Experience with facility encoders, EMR systems, and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for peer training and support.
• Ability to sit and concentrate for long periods while reviewing electronic health records.
  
  

Mandatory Skills:

Must Required 4+ years of current acute care Inpatient coding.

Certification in Medical Coding (e.g., CCS or RHIT or RHIA) required.

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