Job Title: Inpatient Coding Specialist III
Location: Richmond, VA (Full-Time Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $24.61 – $34.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
A leading healthcare revenue cycle organization is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist III to join their team. This is a full-time remote opportunity for professionals based in Richmond, VA.
The ideal candidate will have strong acute care inpatient coding experience and the ability to maintain high productivity and quality standards. This role requires expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG validation, and comprehensive review of hospital inpatient records.
Review complete inpatient medical records and assign, sequence, edit, and validate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes
Ensure accurate DRG assignment and compliance with coding guidelines
Assign and validate Present on Admission (POA) indicators
Maintain strict productivity standards (minimum 1.8 charts per hour) and high-quality accuracy metrics
Perform coding quality edits and resolve discrepancies
Conduct coding audits and address customer inquiries related to coding accuracy
Abstract required data elements including physician information, discharge data, and query tracking
3–5+ years of recent acute care hospital inpatient DRG coding experience
(Experience in LTAC, insurance, or physician billing will not be considered)
Active RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification (required)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Information Technology (HIT) preferred
Strong technical knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG methodology, and POA reporting
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting strict productivity and quality benchmarks
Must reside outside of California, Colorado, New York City, and Hawaii
Dedicated home workspace with reliable high-speed internet
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
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.