Missouri Licensed Inpatient Coder

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