Medical Coder

Company: Pride Health
Location: Linthicum Heights
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Role: Inpatient Medical Coder (Trauma & Rehab) Project Type: Temp-to-Perm Contract Opportunity Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) (Shift time may vary but must be daytime hours) Work Arrangement: Remote Timezone Requirement: Must reside in CST or EST Interview Process: Microsoft Teams Interview Location Eligibility: Cannot hire candidates residing in Alaska, California, or Hawaii Pay Range - $40-42/hour Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (required) Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training (required) Minimum 3 years of ICD-10-CM and/or ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience in a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital Minimum 4 years of inpatient hospital medical record coding experience (required) Trauma coding experience must be clearly reflected on the resume Physician billing coders are not qualified (must have hospital inpatient medical record coding experience) Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) Required Certification (One Required): CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) Project Description: Supported hospital inpatient coding operations to ensure accurate reimbursement, reporting, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsible for coding and abstracting complex inpatient medical records in a Level 1 Trauma and Rehabilitation hospital setting using ICD-10-CM and/or ICD-10-PCS classification systems while maintaining quality and productivity standards. Key Responsibilities: Coded and abstracted inpatient hospital accounts to support reimbursement, compliance, research, and statistical reporting Served as a clinical coding subject matter expert, using critical thinking to analyze documentation and identify coding opportunities Coded complex inpatient cases including trauma, rehabilitation, neurology, critical care, and other high-acuity patient types Ensured accurate APR-DRG assignment, SOI/ROM scoring, and POA indicators based on documentation Reviewed clinical documentation and collaborated with physicians, clinical staff, and CDI specialists to resolve documentation issues Composed accurate and compliant coding queries and worked collaboratively with CDI teams Demonstrated understanding of PPCs (Potentially Preventable Complications), MHACs (Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions), and PQIs (Prevention Quality Indicators) and their impact on coding outcomes Provided guidance and coding support to senior coders and other coding staff regarding complex inpatient accounts Monitored daily workload to ensure timely completion and support the billing process within established turnaround times Maintained required coding performance standards including 90% quality accuracy and 95% productivity Communicated with hospital departments regarding billing and registration issues and escalated concerns to management as needed Collaborated with the auditing team to review findings, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with coding standards Ensured adherence to AHIMA ethical coding standards and compliance guidelines Completed coding corrections and additional projects as assigned by management Skills Utilized: Inpatient Medical Coding (Hospital-Based) Trauma & Rehabilitation Coding ICD-10-CM / ICD-10-PCS APR-DRG, SOI/ROM, POA Assignment Clinical Documentation Review & Query Writing CDI Collaboration PPC/MHAC/PQI Knowledge Audit Support & Coding Corrections Billing Turnaround & Productivity Management AHIMA Compliance & Ethical Coding Standards Pride Health provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Additional perks include short-term disability, accident and critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, a 403b retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees. Interested? Apply now!

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