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Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist

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Robert Half

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United States , Indianapolis

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Job Description:

Join our team as a Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist and play an essential role in ensuring accurate medical coding and billing processes. As a subject matter expert, you will use your knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, NCCI, CMS, and CMG coding standards to review appeals and denials. Your expertise will help substantiate coding principles, address potential billing and coding concerns, and maintain high-quality standards in documentation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Apply medical coding principles and industry guidelines objectively during appeals and denial review processes
  • Leverage knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, NCCI, CMS, and CMG to identify, analyze, and resolve billing and coding issues
  • Assess quality concerns by verifying adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices
  • Participate in client system education to gain familiarity with specific platforms and workflows
  • Ensure all appeals are accurately supported by clinical documentation, coding/CDI guidelines, and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify documentation and coding requirements

Requirements:

  • MIN 5 years of coding experience as a direct contributor
  • MIN 1 year of specific Inpatient/Facility coding experience
  • Experience with medical coding appeals and denials highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory standards and quality assurance principles
  • Demonstrated proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, NCCI, CMS, and CMG coding systems
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 12, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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