Medical Coder Chicago, IL

Medical Coder Job at Connect Search, LLC. Chicago, IL.

Job Title: Inpatient Medical Coder

Location: REMOTE

Compensation: $30-35/hr

Benefits: For eligible employees, we offer medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Inpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10-CM and PCS to inpatient medical records for proper billing, reimbursement, and data reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy, and compliance requirements, as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Review and analyze inpatient medical records to identify appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal regulations, payer requirements, and official coding guidelines.
• Assign DRGs (Diagnosis-Related Groups) to inpatient cases to optimize reimbursement accuracy and documentation integrity.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical documentation specialists (CDS) to clarify documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, regulatory updates, and hospital-specific policies.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of coded data to support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems and encoder software to efficiently code and abstract patient information.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards set by the organization.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality protocols.
• Participate in continuing education and training to maintain coding certifications and expertise.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelors degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• Certification required: CCA, CCS, CPC, or RHIT/RHIA.
• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding systems, DRG assignment, and medical terminology.
• Proficient with EHR and coding software (e.g., EPIC, 3M Encoder, Tru Code).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and productivity standards.

• ICD-10-CM & PCS Coding | DRG Assignment | Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) | Compliance & Auditing | EHR Systems | HIPAA | Attention to Detail | Medical Terminology | Reimbursement Optimization | Analytical Thinking