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Employment Type:
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Location:
The Bronx, NY (Onsite)
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Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient | Outpatient & ED
Job Title: Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient | Outpatient & ED
Location: Bronx, NY 10461 (100% Remote)
Duration: 3+ months (Possible extensions)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Training: 1–2 weeks onsite at start
Pay Range: $35 - $38/hr. On W2
Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient is responsible for performing medical coding in an acute care hospital setting. The coder applies ICD-10, CPT-4, and federal billing guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment for inpatient and emergency department cases.
The role requires strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and coding compliance standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
Certifications:
Required (AHIMA Credentials):
- RHIA
- RHIT
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
Required Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of coding experience
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10
- Acute care coding experience
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM
- CPT-4 coding
- Encoder tools
- MS Word and Excel
- 3M/HDS coding applications
- Knowledge of federal billing and payor guidelines
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform inpatient and emergency department coding
- Apply coding and compliance guidelines
- Research and resolve coding discrepancies
- Participate in coder training activities
- Ensure accurate and timely charge capture