Coder - Inpatient

Remote Inpatient Coder Jobs in Lakeland, FL

Join a high-performing health care revenue cycle team as a Remote Inpatient Coder supporting complex cases in a Level I trauma-designated, 851-bed hospital environment. This work-from-home medical coding opportunity is ideal for an experienced inpatient coding professional with strong clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and confidence with physician queries. You will play an important role in accurate, compliant coding that supports severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix index, and overall patient record integrity.

Based in Lakeland, Florida, this fully remote inpatient coding job offers the flexibility of working from home while connecting with a Central Florida community known for its scenic lakes, welcoming atmosphere, and convenient location.

Remote Inpatient Coder Job Details

• Work Arrangement: Fully remote; work from home
• Location: Lakeland, Florida; Central Florida healthcare opportunity
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,280–$1,422
• Schedule: Flexible schedule, five shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Duration: 52-week assignment
• Hospital Environment: Level I trauma-designated, 851-bed hospital
• Case Mix: Primarily cardiac, neurology, oncology, orthopedic, obstetric, mother-and-baby, and NICU cases
• Productivity Expectation: Approximately 2.6 charts per hour and five queries per day
• Accuracy Expectation: Minimum 95% coding accuracy

Inpatient Medical Coder Qualifications

• At least 5 years of recent inpatient coding experience
• Current CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), RHIT, or RHIA credential
• Recent experience with Cerner and 3M coding applications, including 3M 360 CAC
• Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to identify when a compliant provider query is appropriate
• Demonstrated experience writing and managing compliant clinical documentation queries
• Ability to consistently meet inpatient coding productivity and accuracy expectations
• Comfort working independently in a remote medical coding environment with a flexible schedule
• Reliable computer access and a suitable home workspace

Remote Inpatient Coding Responsibilities

• Assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient patient records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines
• Review complex clinical documentation and medical records to support complete and compliant inpatient code assignment
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate appropriate provider queries that clarify severity of illness, risk of mortality, and case mix index
• Complete approximately 2.6 charts per hour while maintaining at least 95% coding accuracy
• Process approximately five clinically supported queries per day
• Apply inpatient coding expertise across cardiac, neurologic, oncology, orthopedic, obstetric, mother-and-baby, and NICU cases
• Use Cerner and 3M 360 CAC tools to review records, code encounters, and support documentation accuracy
• Maintain compliance with applicable coding standards, organizational policies, and clinical documentation requirements

Apply now for this remote inpatient coder opportunity in Lakeland, Florida, and join a high-performing health care revenue cycle team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.