Inpatient Coder II

Description

Position at Western CT Health Network Inc

Must reside in the following states:

AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA.

Job Title: Inpatient Coder II

Company: Western CT Health Network Inc

Department: Coders (Org Unit 265)

Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45/hour

Location: Remote

Position Summary

Western CT Health Network is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Inpatient Coder II to support accurate and compliant medical coding for inpatient hospital records. In this role, you will ensure integrity in documentation and coding practices, contribute to timely and appropriate reimbursement, and support overall healthcare data quality.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for inpatient encounters in accordance with official coding guidelines.

Maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 95% while ensuring compliance with DRG assignment, Present on Admission (POA) indicators, hospital-acquired condition (HAC) reporting, and severity of illness/risk of mortality (SOI/ROM) classification.

Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems and computerized coding/abstracting tools effectively.

Communicate professionally with providers for clarification and documentation improvement to support accurate coding and DRG grouping.

Apply knowledge of 3M encoder or utilize ICD-10-CM/PCS codebooks as needed.

Stay current with American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS updates, and hospital policies through ongoing education and coding compliance training.

Respond to inquiries from the billing office related to assigned codes and documentation.

Assist in other coding areas or perform related duties as assigned.

Maintain active coding credentials (CCS, CIC) and demonstrate annual compliance. Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

CCS (AHIMA) or CIC (AAPC) certification

OR 2 years inpatient coding experience with certification required within 1 year of hire

1+ years of inpatient coding experience (2+ preferred)

Advanced understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and acute care medical record review

Proficiency in abstracting data and applying current ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines Desired:

Coursework in Anatomy & Physiology

Familiarity with CPT coding is a plus Working Conditions

Manual Skills: High level of manual dexterity and coordination

Occupational Risks: Some exposure to hospital-related occupational risks

Physical Effort: Medium to heavy - may exert up to 35 lbs.

Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Why Join Western CT Health Network?

At Western CT Health Network, we are committed to excellence in healthcare delivery through a culture of accuracy, compliance, and quality patient data. We support professional growth through continuing education and provide a collaborative environment for health information management professionals.