Description We are offering a *fully remote* contract to permanent employment opportunity for an Inpatient Coder within the Healthcare/NHS industry. This fully remote role is based in Prosper, TX. As an Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will be primarily tasked with various responsibilities related to medical coding, including inpatient, outpatient, and coding audit. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate code assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA). - Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements (facility/client specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition. - Demonstrates consistency in achieving or exceeding 95.5% coding accuracy in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses ((including DRG, MCC & CC, SOI/ROM)) and procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by per facility. - Meets and/or exceeds Conifer’s inpatient coding productivity guidelines - Demonstrates strong skills in creating appropriate and compliant physician retrospective coding queries. - Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. Completes mandatory coding education as assigned. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends all required coding operations conference calls. - Reviews held accounts daily for resolution in support of coding DNFB performance. Communicates barriers to leaders ( physician queries, missing documentation, second level review, DRG reconciliation, etc.) for appropriate follow-up and resolution. Requirements REQUIREMENTS: - 1-3+ years of experience with inpatient coding - High school graduate or equivalent - Associates or Bachelor's degree in Health Information, Nursing, or related field is preferred - AHIMA RHIT or RHIA or AAPC CCS approved credential - Strong knowledge of MS-DRG and APR DRG classification and reimbursement structures - Proficient at writing AHIMA compliant physician queries - Adept at comparing documentation, code assignment and charge in the financial system for accuracy and completeness and elevating concerns to the appropriate manager - Proficient in researching and responding to Business Office questions related to coding and/or payer-specific coding guidelines. - Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency - Works collaboratively with CDI, Quality and other facility leadership - Functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder, CDI tool and other support software Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .