Inpatient coder Jobs in Dallas, TX

Job Summary

The  Remote HIM Senior Inpatient Coder  will be responsible for maintaining high-quality, accurate ICD-10-CM / PCS coding for inpatient diagnoses and procedures. Through a thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, the coder ensures an accuracy rate of 95% or higher. The coder will accurately abstract data into Client’s electronic medical record systems, validate patient dispositions and physician data, and adhere to the Official ICD-10-CM / PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

You will work collaboratively with the HIM team and Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation to support proper billing and reduce denials. Additionally, the coder may assist in other departmental areas as needed.

Job Responsibilities :

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM / PCS codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures per official coding guidelines.
• Review clinical documentation to generate appropriate MS-DRG / APR-DRG assignments.
• Extract and abstract required information into Client’s electronic medical record system.
• Validate admit orders and discharge dispositions.
• Manage and resolve accounts in Epic Work Queues (WQs) and finalize accounts when corrections are made.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure proper physician documentation.
• Uphold HIPAA standards, maintaining confidentiality and promptly reporting any incidents.
• Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher by consistently following Official Coding Guidelines and Client Health standards.

Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in inpatient coding with proven accuracy rate of 95% or higher

In-depth knowledge of ICD-10-CM / PCS codes, with specific to MS-DRG / APR-DRG assignments

Familiarity with coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Active CPC from AAPC or CCS from AHIMA is required

Verifiable High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Technology : Experience with Epic or other electronic medical record systems.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with clinical teams and other departments.

Ability to manage deadlines and quickly adapts and re-prioritizes to deliver results

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

High attention to detail and the highest level of confidentiality

Who Should Apply?

If you have experience in inpatient coding, ICD-10-CM / PCS codes, MS-DRG / APR-DRG and you're looking for a fully remote role with one of the top companies in the healthcare field, we encourage you to apply

Benefits Offered :

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage

Paid Training

Opportunity for advancement upon performance and availability