Job Description

About the Role
Title:
Inpatient Coder
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
Department:
Health Care
Start Date
01/02/2026 12:00 AM
Compensation
Negotiable
Industry
Health Care
Work Authorization
US Citizen / Green Card
Background Check/Public Trust Clearance
Background Check
Job Opening ID
Omm2779J
State/Province
Maryland
City
Baltimore
Zip/Postal Code
21201
Job Description
Please Note:
It is a Fully Remote position.
Location: Remote
City/State: Baltimore, Maryland
Position Type: Contract / Travel
Department: Health Information Management (HIM)
Schedule: Full-time
Fully remote position
Ability to work independently in a remote environment (
must have their own equipment
)
Must be based in EST or CST hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing inpatient medical records and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Clint policies. This position supports timely and accurate billing, reimbursement, and compliance, and is fully remote.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Review inpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes
Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with AHIMA, AHA, CMS, and official coding guidelines
Abstract clinical data accurately into the coding system
Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks
Identify documentation issues and work with CDI or providers as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
Participate in audits, education, and quality improvement initiatives as required
Stay current with coding updates, regulatory changes, and payer requirement
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Active coding certification (RHIT, RHIA, or CIC) required
Minimum of
4+ years of recent inpatient hospital coding experience required
Minimum of
3 years ICS-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience
with a
Level 1 trauma and rehab hospital or 4 years of experience with coding inpatient hospital medical records required
Strong knowledge of I
CD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
guidelines
Experience coding complex inpatient hospital cases
Proficiency with encoder and EHR systems preferred
Ability to work independently in a remote environment (
must have their own equipment
)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Epic or 3M encoder preferred
Experience working in an academic or large health system setting preferred
Education/Work Experience
Active coding certification (RHIT, RHIA, or CIC) required