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Contract Inpatient Coding Specialist – Remote | $28–$41/hr | 6-Month Contract | 6:00am–2:30pm

Are you an accurate, detail-driven coding professional who thrives in a fully remote environment? Do you love diving into documentation, ensuring compliance, and supporting clean claims the _first_ time through? If so, this contract opportunity is for you!

We're seeking an **Inpatient Coding Specialist** for a **6-month contract** with a competitive pay range of **$28.00–$41.00 per hour** . This role offers a steady daytime schedule— **6:00am to 2:30pm** —perfect for early birds who enjoy wrapping up their workday early.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll play a key part in the revenue cycle by reviewing and interpreting medical record documentation to assign accurate and ethical ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. You will:

+ Review and assign ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters

+ Determine accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG groupings

+ Abstract required data elements per facility standards

+ Monitor Discharged Not Billed (DNB) accounts to ensure timely processing

+ Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists and medical staff

+ Clarify missing or ambiguous documentation as needed

+ Ensure adherence to federal, state, CMS, CCI, HAC, PSI, NCD/LCD and hospital requirements

+ Maintain high standards of coding quality, accuracy, and productivity

+ Stay current with CMS regulations and coding guidelines

+ Work independently with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills

+ Utilize tools such as **Epic, 3M Coding & Reimbursement System, 3M CDIS, 3M Audit Expert, MS Office** , and more

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Your typical day will include:

+ Daily coding of **uncoded inpatient and interim accounts**

+ Following up on **missing documentation** or **DRG mismatches**

+ Completing **Query Clarifications**

+ Working within the **360e Solventum swimlane**

+ Reviewing and resolving **escalated review accounts**

What You Bring

+ **High School Diploma or GED**

+ Strong **Acute Care or Academic Medical Center coding experience**

+ Successful completion of the **Coder Proficiency Exam** (pre-hire)

+ Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4 conventions, DRG grouping logic (MS-DRG/APR-DRG), and CMS/CCI compliance

+ Ability to read and interpret clinical documentation

+ Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skills

+ Excellent written and verbal communication

+ Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines independently

+ Strong collaboration skills across teams and clinical departments

+ Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes

+ Proficiency with health information systems and encoder tools

Software & Technology Requirements

+ **Required:** EPIC, 360e Solventum, Microsoft Teams Chat

+ **Must-Have Skill:** Prior experience with the **Coding to CDI Query process**

+ **Nice to Have:** **CDIP** credential

Preferred Education & Credentials

+ **RHIA** , **CCS** , or similar credentials (preferred)

Required Certifications (One of the Following):

+ **RHIA** – Registered Health Information Administrator

+ **RHIT** – Registered Health Information Technician

+ **CCS** – Certified Coding Specialist

Why You’ll Love This Role

+ 100% **remote**

+ Early shift with afternoons free

+ Supportive, collaborative coding and CDI environment

+ Meaningful work supporting accurate reimbursement and clinical documentation integrity

**Pay Details:** $28.00 to $41.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.