Job Title: Specialty Inpatient Coder
Location: Remote
Shift (EST): Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday; 1st or 2nd shift (flexible)
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review and code complex inpatient and outpatient records for high-priority service lines
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes based on physician documentation
- Focus on specialty areas including cardiovascular, transplant, orthopedic spine, invasive GI, and interventional radiology
- Use CAC systems (e.g., 3M CAC 360) and UHDDS guidelines for coding accuracy
- Abstract and enter clinical data into coding systems
- Ensure documentation supports all coded procedures and services
- Query providers to clarify incomplete or unclear documentation when needed
- Identify and correct coding and billing errors from audits and edits
- Monitor for medical necessity issues and potential non-covered services
- Maintain productivity, accuracy, and compliance standards
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and revenue cycle teams to resolve coding issues
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and revenue cycle teams to resolve coding issues and ensure compliance
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience with EPIC is required
- Minimum 3 years of coding experience required (inpatient or specialty preferred)
- One or more certifications required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H
- AHIMA coding certificate preferred; interventional radiology certification a plus
- Experience with multi-facility or remote coding preferred
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding guidelines
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures
- Knowledge of reimbursement systems and payer regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with physicians and teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and coding systems
- Knowledge of ethical coding and compliance standards
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
