Sr. Inpatient Clinical Coder

TEEMA Group

  • "-", FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Remote
  • $80,000–$90,000
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Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)unmatched
  • Claims Processingunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)unmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG)unmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)unmatched
  • Healthcare Softwareunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • ICD-10unmatched
  • Managed Careunmatched
  • Medical Codingunmatched
  • Medical Researchunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)unmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched

Description

Role Summary

The Senior Clinical Coder serves as a subject matter expert in medical coding and DRG validation, playing a critical role in ensuring coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement across inpatient and outpatient services.

In this role, you will conduct detailed retrospective claims reviews, provide expert-level coding analysis, and support cross-functional teams including medical directors, claims operations, and quality management. This position is ideal for a highly analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in healthcare operations.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding

  • Perform DRG validation and retrospective medical claims reviews

  • Analyze inpatient and outpatient claims for coding accuracy and reimbursement determinations

  • Prepare clear, detailed determination letters and written review outcomes

  • Identify coding discrepancies, potential fraud, and quality concerns

  • Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to clinical coding staff

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support coding inquiries and review findings

  • Research and apply medical policies, benefits, limitations, and current coding guidelines

  • Ensure timely completion of coding reviews in alignment with performance standards

  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation within medical management and claims systems

  • Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the Medical Director as appropriate


Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Active credential in one of the following:

    • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

    • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

    • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

  • Minimum of five (5) years of clinical coding experience (facility and/or professional)

  • Minimum of three (3) years of inpatient and/or outpatient claims processing experience

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation

  • U.S. Citizenship required


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience within managed care, health insurance, or private healthcare industry

  • Familiarity with government healthcare programs and regulatory guidelines

  • Advanced expertise in inpatient facility coding and DRG validation

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

  • High attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities

  • Ability to manage large volumes of complex information independently

  • Effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and multi-system environments


Location & Work Type

100% Remote (must reside in an approved state)
Full-time position

  • Independent home office work environment required

  • Prolonged computer use and sitting required

  • Flexibility to support varying work schedules as needed

Numbers & Facts

Location"-", FL (
Remote
)
Salary$80,000–$90,000

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