Inpatient Medical Coder

Job Title: Inpatient Medical Coder

Location (City, State): Remote (U.S.)

Industry: Healthcare / Health Information Management

Pay: $30 - $40/hr

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client

Our client is a large, nationally recognized healthcare system committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving health outcomes in the communities they serve. Through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on quality, they strive to create a positive impact for patients, providers, and employees alike.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Inpatient Medical Coders to join a large-scale initiative bringing coding operations back in-house. This is a remote contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term employment. The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient coding experience and expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes
• Assign and validate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs)
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, payer requirements, and organizational policies
• Meet established productivity and quality standards
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and Revenue Cycle teams as needed
• Maintain coding accuracy and support optimal reimbursement outcomes

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CPC)
• Proven inpatient coding experience
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG methodologies
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-month contract preferred)
• Number of Openings: 20+
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Software Used: EPIC, 3M, Meditech, Cerner, and Optum CAC

Perks

• Fully remote opportunity
• Potential for permanent employment
• Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization
• Work with leading coding technologies and platforms
• Multiple openings with strong hiring demand
• Opportunity to support a large-scale healthcare transformation initiative

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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