Missouri Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Hospital Inpatient Coder in a fully remote, contract-to-hire role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign accurate diagnostic and procedure codes based on clinical documentation and official coding standards for inpatient hospital accounts
• Collaborate with clinical documentation and quality teams to validate MSDRGs, patient safety indicators, and hospital-acquired conditions
• Monitor assigned work queues to ensure timely record processing

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA or other relevant certifications
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - AHIMA
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - AAPC or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA