Addison Group is hiring: Inpatient Medical Coder in Austin

Industry: Healthcare / Health Information Management / Medical Coding

Pay: $30 - $38/hr

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client: Our client is an established healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and comprehensive medical services. They are seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to join their coding team and support accurate inpatient coding, documentation integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Job Description: We are seeking an experiencedInpatient Medical Coderfor a remote, contract-to-hire opportunity. This individual will be responsible for accurately coding inpatient medical records, abstracting diagnoses and procedures, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. Candidates must reside in Texas and be comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities: Review and accurately code inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. Abstract diagnoses and procedures from clinical documentation. Code a variety of inpatient cases, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, ICU, ventilator cases, and behavioral health. Review observation cases as needed; training may be provided. Conduct physician queries independently to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy. Identify documentation discrepancies and collaborate with physicians to resolve coding concerns. Maintain productivity expectations of approximately 2.3 charts per hour. Ensure compliance with applicable coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Required: AHIMA coding certification, preferably CCS. Previous inpatient facility coding experience. Strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. Experience coding complex inpatient cases, including ICU, cardiology, general surgery, and behavioral health. Ability to independently conduct physician queries and resolve documentation discrepancies. Experience with 3M preferred. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management. Must reside in Texas.

Location: Remote (Texas residents only).

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Hours: Flexible start times beginning as early as 6:00 AM CST; preferred schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST.

Contract Type: Contract-to-Hire.

Start Date: ASAP.

Interview Process: Microsoft Teams video interview. Systems:3M, Paragon, and OneContent (training provided).

Onsite Requirements: Annual one-hour town hall meeting and one-day orientation upon conversion to permanent employment.

Travel: Client-covered expenses for required onsite visits.

Perks: Fully remote opportunity for Texas residents. Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent employment. Flexible daytime scheduling. Client-paid travel for required onsite visits. Exposure to a diverse inpatient case mix. Training provided on select systems and observation coding. Opportunity to work independently with an established healthcare organization. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.