Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient - 26-00470

Job Title: Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient

Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3+ Months (Possible Extension)
Location: Bronx, New York
Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $30/hour (W2)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient to support acute care hospital operations. The coder will be responsible for accurate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and emergency department records, ensuring compliance with coding, billing, and regulatory guidelines.

Experience Requirements: (Must To Have)

Must have EPIC and 3M experience CCS certification required - must be from AHIMA, RHIA or RHIT.

Ideal candidate has both inpatient and outpatient coding experience.

MUST HAVE previous experience working with Clinical Documentation Specialist's Work Arrangement: Starts onsite for training, then transitions to remote work once duties are mastered.

Additional Notes: Seeking certified coders with strong In-patient coding background. Candidate should be able to work with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medical coding for inpatient and emergency department encounters

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes in accordance with official coding guidelines

• Ensure compliance with payor requirements, federal billing regulations, and documentation standards

• Utilize encoder and coding software tools (including 3M/HDS) effectively

• Research and resolve complex coding-related issues

• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards in a high-volume acute care environment

• Assist with coder education and training as needed

• Communicate effectively with clinical documentation and revenue cycle teams

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of inpatient medical coding experience

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 coding guidelines

• Experience coding Inpatient and Emergency Department records

• Proficiency with:

  • ICD-10-CM / ICD-10-PCS

  • CPT-4

  • Encoder tools

  • Microsoft Word and Excel

  • 3M/HDS coding application

• Solid understanding of:

  • Anatomy, physiology, and disease processes

  • Federal billing and payer guidelines

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• One or more of the following certifications (required):

  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

  • RHIA or RHIT (AHIMA)

  • CCP

For more details reach atvgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.