Job Description

Job Title: Inpatient Coder II (Remote – Acute Care)

Location: Remote – Must reside in AR, FL, GA, NC, OK, TN, TX, or UT
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks (with potential for renewal)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day between 08:00–18:00 CST
Training Schedule: Orientation runs 07:30–16:00 CST (includes 30-min break)
Work Setting: 100% Remote (No on-site, weekend, on-call, or OT work)

About the Client

This healthcare system includes a diverse mix of hospitals:

• Acute care, short-stay, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care facilities

• Two of the largest sites are 650+ bed, Level II Trauma, teaching hospitals

• Thousands of licensed beds and physicians, with a wide range of inpatient case types

Role Summary

We're seeking experienced Inpatient Coders for hospital-based coding across a broad case mix. You’ll work with cutting-edge health information systems in a high-compliance, productivity-driven environment. Ideal candidates are credentialed, self-motivated, and capable of meeting rigorous accuracy and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient encounters with high accuracy and speed:

  • 2.5–2.7 IP charts per hour

• Maintain 95% accuracy

• Participate in client audits, including a start up phase from lower to higher-complexity charts

• Notify leadership of any downtime; make up hours within the same calendar week

Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Experience with large/complex health systems strongly preferred

• Certifications (any one of the following):

  • RHIT, RHIA, CCS, AHIMA, or CPC AAPC

• Systems:

  • EPIC

  • Optum CAC

• Other Requirements:

  • Must live in AR, FL, GA, NC, OK, TN, TX, or UT

  • Must disclose any additional employment (dual FT roles not permitted)

  • PTO for entire 13-week period must be disclosed upon offer

  • Must sign the Expectations of a Coder agreement

  • Candidate must provide their own equipment (no client-provided hardware)

Soft Skills & Expectations

• Clear, prompt communication is mandatory

• Reliability, schedule adherence, and professionalism are non-negotiable