Remote Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient - CMC#001
NavitasPartners
Toms River, NJ(remote)
Job Title: Remote Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient
Location:Bronx, NY
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $28 – $32 per hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 7 Hours per Day (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Days: 5 Days per Week
Total Weekly Hours: 35 Hours
Work Arrangement: Remote (Initial 1–2 weeks onsite training required)
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder – Inpatient to support medical coding operations in an acute care hospital environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing patient records and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10, CPT-4, and related coding systems.
This role requires experience with EPIC and 3M/HDS coding platforms and close collaboration with Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) to ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and coding integrity.
Responsibilities
Perform inpatient medical coding for hospital patient records
Assign accurate ICD-10, CPT-4, and procedure codes
Review clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal billing guidelines
Utilize EPIC and 3M/HDS encoder systems for coding and record review
Identify and resolve coding discrepancies or documentation issues
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) to clarify documentation queries
Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and healthcare regulatory standards
Maintain established productivity and quality benchmarks
Assist with coding knowledge sharing or training when required
Maintain expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
Required Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED – Required
Certification from AHIMA or equivalent credentialing organization
Certifications
One of the following certifications is required:
CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
CCP – Certified Coding Professional
Experience
Minimum 3 years of medical coding experience
Strong inpatient hospital coding experience required
Emergency Department (ED) coding experience preferred
Experience using EPIC and 3M/HDS coding applications required
Prior collaboration with Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of ICD-10 coding standards and guidelines
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and coding software tools
Solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Ability to research complex coding scenarios and resolve issues
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication and collaboration skills within healthcare teams
For more details contact at
pmohanty@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.