Remote Inpatient Coder

*Crack the MediCode – Remote Inpatient Coder* *Pay*: Starting at *$75,000 per year* *Location*: 100% Remote (Work From Home) *Employment Type*: Full-Time *About the Role* Join a company where *accuracy and integrity define excellence. QualCode, Inc.*, a national leader in *revenue cycle management and coding compliance,* is seeking experienced *Inpatient Coders* to support our growing hospital and health system partnerships across the country. In this role, you’ll apply advanced knowledge of *ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG methodologies* to ensure every record accurately reflects the patient’s clinical story and optimizes reimbursement. You’ll serve as a key bridge between *clinical documentation, compliance, and financial outcomes, *supporting both *professional and hospital-based coding *within a mission-driven, collaborative team. *Key Responsibilities* · Accurately assign *ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS* codes for inpatient encounters. · Ensure precise *MS-DRG and APR-DRG* assignment for compliant reimbursement. · Review provider documentation and issue queries for clarification when necessary. · Collaborate with *auditors and DRG validators *to resolve discrepancies and enhance documentation integrity. · Maintain expertise in *CMS guidelines, Coding Clinics, and Official Coding Guidelines.* · Apply *professional and facility coding principles* to ensure complete, accurate capture of patient care episodes. · Meet and exceed *productivity and quality benchmarks* consistent with QualCode’s standards of excellence. *Required Qualifications* · *Certification*: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (required). · *Experience:* Minimum *3+ years of inpatient coding experience* in an acute-care hospital or health system. · Deep understanding of I*CD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG/APR-DRG grouping*, and *hospital-based billing requirements.* · Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. · Ability to work independently in *a secure, remote environment* while maintaining *confidentiality of PHI.* *Preferred Qualifications* · Experience coding for *teaching hospitals, cancer centers*, or *academic medical centers.* · Familiarity with *Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or 3M 360/Encoder *systems. · Exposure to *AI-assisted or autonomous coding platforms* is a plus. *Why Join QualCode?* * *Fully Remote / Work From Home* * *· Competitive Pay and Benefits* * *· 401(k) with Company Match* * *· Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage* * *· Health Savings Account (HSA) and Life Insurance* * *· Paid Time Off * and opportunities for professional growth · Work with a company that values *accuracy, accountability, and advancement through innovation* Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $75,000.00 per year Work Location: Remote