Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital setting., CCS Certification (Certified Coding Specialist) is required., Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems., Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. .

Key responsabilities:

Analyze and review inpatient documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 codes.

Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and accurate MS-DRG assignment.

Collaborate with medical staff to validate clinical documentation and issue physician queries.

Monitor bill hold reports and provide mentorship to junior coders.

Job description

#1 PH Workforce Delivering to the US.

MedCore Solutions, the healthcare division of Bizforce, is looking for a skilled Inpatient Coders to join our dedicated team. As an Inpatient Coder, you will be responsible for accurately translating inpatient medical records into official coding terminology. This role is crucial in ensuring proper reimbursement for services rendered and optimal patient care.

Join us at MedCore Solutions where we provide a supportive work environment that fosters your professional growth and allows you to work from the comfort of your home. If you are detail-oriented, ethical, and passionate about healthcare coding, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Analyze and review multi-day, multi-specialty inpatient documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment and compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
Collaborate with medical staff and Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDI) to validate clinical documentation, particularly for complex diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.
Develop and issue physician queries when necessary to clarify documentation for coding accuracy.
Monitor bill hold reports and resolve coding-related holds to support timely and clean claim submission.
Serve as a liaison to the Quality Department for PSI/HAC reviews, ensuring the accuracy of coded data for quality reporting.
Provide mentorship and training support to Coder I, Coder II, and Coder III team members, as well as clinical coding students.
Stay up to date with coding regulations, coding clinics, payer guidelines, and industry changes.

Other Details

Start Date: ASAP
Time zone: TBD
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week
Weekend days off
Duration: Long term; Steady-state

Requirements

5+ years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital setting.
CCS Certification (Certified Coding Specialist) is required.
Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to support accurate code assignment.
Extensive experience coding for Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiology, General Surgery, Trauma Level II, and high-acuity cases.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with physicians, clinical staff, and documentation specialists.
Amenable to work in a graveyard shift (US time zone)

Benefits

Our Commitment to delivering high-quality results for our clients and the only way to do that is ensuring a rewarding, respectful and productive experience for our employees. We hold the same values for both our customers and our employees.