Coder I – Professional (Inpatient)

We are seeking an experienced Coder I – Professional to support inpatient hospital coding operations. This fully remote role is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with official coding guidelines, ensuring documentation supports appropriate reimbursement and quality reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong inpatient facility coding experience, preferably within Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma environments, and is confident coding ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS. Productivity expectations are 16–17 charts per day.

Location: Fully Remote (Wisconsin, Missouri, or Oklahoma)

Employment Type: Full‑Time

• Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital accounts in accordance with official coding guidelines and clinical documentation.
• Abstract inpatient records to ensure timely and accurate charge capture.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and quality teams to validate:
  • Medicare Severity Diagnosis‑Related Groups (MS‑DRGs)
  • Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs)
  • Hospital‑Acquired Conditions (HACs)
• Monitor assigned work queues to ensure records are completed within established turnaround times.
• Generate coding queries to physicians when documentation clarification is required.
• Stay current on coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory updates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient coding experience
• Experience with inpatient facility coding strongly preferred
• Exposure to Trauma Level 1 or 2 facilities is a plus
• Strong knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS
• Ability to consistently meet productivity standards (16–17 charts/day)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment

Applicants must hold one of the following active credentials (issued by AHIMA or AAPC):

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician‑based (CCS‑P)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC‑A)

• Fully remote position (must reside in WI, MO, or OK)
• All equipment and assets provided
• Independent, productivity‑driven role with collaboration across clinical and quality teams

• Fully remote opportunity with provided equipment
• Stable, production‑focused work environment
• Exposure to complex inpatient cases and documentation
• Opportunity to apply advanced coding expertise in a quality‑driven setting

This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.