
Coder - Inpatient
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Billings, MT
- Job type
- Remote
- Profession
- Medical Billing / Coding
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $33.25
- Weekly
- $1,330
- Yearly (full-time)
- $69,160
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $33.25/hour — 48% above the median for Medical Billing / Coding jobs in Montana ($22.47/hour).
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Job description
Inpatient Coder – Remote Contract | ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG
Remote inpatient coding job for an experienced hospital coder with 3+ years of facility coding experience, strong ICD-10-CM/PCS expertise, and knowledge of MS-DRGs.
Position Overview
Join a team of experienced healthcare revenue cycle professionals as an Inpatient Coder supporting complex hospital coding operations. This fully remote medical coding opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented coding specialist who can independently manage a broad range of inpatient cases while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and compliance. The role is connected to Billings, Montana, a vibrant community known for its scenic surroundings, access to outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere.
Remote Inpatient Coder Job Details
- Openings: 3
- Work Arrangement: Fully remote
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,260–$1,400
- Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 5 shifts per week
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Duration: 13-week contract
- Location: Remote position connected to Billings, Montana
- Technology: 3M 360 and Epic
Inpatient Coder Job Requirements
- At least 3 years of inpatient facility coding experience
- Experience coding across a broad range of hospital specialties and complex inpatient cases
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines
- Strong understanding of MS-DRGs, sequencing guidelines, and coding compliance
- Experience with 3M 360 and Epic preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred
- Demonstrated coding accuracy and consistent productivity
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to accept and apply feedback
- Reliable computer, internet, and workspace suitable for secure remote work
Inpatient Medical Coding Responsibilities
- Accurately assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for complex inpatient encounters
- Review medical records and clinical documentation to identify diagnoses, procedures, and present-on-admission indicators
- Apply appropriate sequencing and MS-DRG assignment principles
- Code cases across multiple specialties and hospital service lines
- Use 3M 360 and Epic to complete coding and documentation workflows
- Maintain established quality, productivity, and coding compliance standards
- Identify documentation or coding concerns and communicate them appropriately
- Remain current with applicable coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational procedures
Apply now for this remote Inpatient Coder contract opportunity supporting complex hospital coding and healthcare revenue cycle operations.
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.
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