Inpatient Facility Coder

Job Title: Inpatient Facility Coder – Remote (WA Residents Only)

Location (City, State): Renton, Washington (Remote for WA state residents only)

Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Coding

Pay: $30 - $40/hr

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established nonprofit healthcare organization in Washington State. This medical center is recognized for delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care with a strong commitment to quality, compassion, and innovation.

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Inpatient Facility Coder to join our client’s growing Health Information Management (HIM) team. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of inpatient coding standards, MS-DRGs, and strong collaboration skills to partner with the CDI and revenue cycle teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient records
• Ensure DRG accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines
• Partner closely with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams
• Review edits and denials; take corrective action as needed
• Adhere to strict productivity (2 charts/hr) and quality (95% ) benchmarks
• Participate in coding audits, meetings, and compliance updates
• Train with the HIM Manager and Team Lead for 1 week before coding live cases
• Use systems including 3M360, EPIC, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook
• Maintain ongoing education and CEUs for certification compliance
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM)
• Active RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of inpatient facility coding experience
• Strong understanding of MS-DRGs, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology
• Must reside in Washington State
• Reliable high-speed internet and ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Excellent communication, time management, and team collaboration skills
  
  

Additional Details

• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday (must be open to 1 weekend day)
• Shift Flexibility: Training and hours will be scheduled between 7:00 AM–6:00 PM PST
• Facility Size: 228 beds; chart mix includes Med/Surg, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Oncology, Ortho, Neuro, ER admits
• No trauma or transplant cases
• Remote Role: Must be able to attend initial on-site orientation in WA and pick up equipment upon conversion
• Equipment Provided: Addison Group provides equipment during contract phase
• Union Pay Scale Upon Hire
  
  

Perks

• Contract-to-hire role with strong potential for long-term stability
• Union benefits and wage scale once hired permanently
• Work remotely while serving a mission-driven healthcare organization
• Be part of a collaborative HIM team working closely with CDI
• Interviews scheduled promptly – start ASAP!
• Benefit Information: Vision, Dental, Medical, 401(k)
  
  

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.

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