Medovent Solutions is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing and consulting firm headquartered in Tampa Bay. We are proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, included in the Fast 50 for fastest-growing companies in Tampa Bay, and honored as part of the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. We are passionate about supporting healthcare organizations and professionals nationwide with expertise, innovation, and integrity.
Position Summary
Medovent Solutions is seeking an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This role is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for acute inpatient encounters while ensuring compliance with all applicable coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and ethical coding standards.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to maintaining coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance while collaborating effectively with clinical and operational teams.
Essential Responsibilities
* Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for acute inpatient hospital encounters.
* Ensure appropriate selection of principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable secondary diagnoses and procedures.
* Apply official coding guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, CMS regulations, and industry best practices to all coding assignments.
* Maintain established productivity and quality standards, including a minimum coding accuracy target of 95%.
* Review clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy, initiating physician queries when clarification is needed.
* Stay current on coding regulations, payer requirements, and changes impacting inpatient coding.
* Participate in compliance reviews and follow established coding workflows and processes.
* Collaborate professionally with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and other healthcare team members to support accurate documentation and coding.
* Assist with mentoring, training, or reviewing the work of fellow coders as needed.
* Utilize sound judgment and independent decision-making while working in a remote environment.
* Attend required coding education sessions, webinars, conference calls, and departmental meetings.
* Maintain required continuing education credits and active coding credentials.
* Complete assigned compliance training within designated timeframes.
* Adhere to AHIMA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding while maintaining the confidentiality and security of protected health information.
* Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
* Active Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.
* Strong working knowledge of:
* ICD-10-CM
* ICD-10-PCS
* MS-DRG assignment
* Official Coding Guidelines
* AHA Coding Clinic guidance
* Ability to accurately analyze complex inpatient medical records.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to coding quality.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing productivity expectations.
Preferred
* Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related healthcare field.
* Acute care inpatient coding experience.
* Experience meeting productivity and quality metrics in a remote coding environment.
* Experience with Meditech and/or MEDHOST electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
Work Environment
* Fully remote position.
* Must have a dedicated workspace with reliable internet access.
* Ability to work independently while participating in virtual meetings, education sessions, and team collaboration.
