Certified Medical Coder Inpatient Outpatient & ED

Job Title: Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient Outpatient & ED

Location: Bronx, NY 10461 (100% Remote)

Duration: 3+ months (Possible extensions)

Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Training: 1–2 weeks onsite at start

Pay Range: $35 - $38/hr. On W2

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient is responsible for performing medical coding in an acute care hospital setting. The coder applies ICD-10, CPT-4, and federal billing guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment for inpatient and emergency department cases.

The role requires strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and coding compliance standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications:

Required (AHIMA Credentials):

RHIA

RHIT

CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

Required Experience:

Minimum 3 years of coding experience

Strong knowledge of ICD-10

Acute care coding experience

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in ICD-10-CM

CPT-4 coding

Encoder tools

MS Word and Excel

3M/HDS coding applications

Knowledge of federal billing and payor guidelines

Key Responsibilities:

Perform inpatient and emergency department coding

Apply coding and compliance guidelines

Research and resolve coding discrepancies

Participate in coder training activities

Ensure accurate and timely charge capture