What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Coder position at TEKsystems?
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Review and analyze inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD and CPT codes.
Utilize Epic, 3M (encoder), and Viziant (REM score calculator) to support coding accuracy and compliance.
Work from a designated Work Queue, receiving one inpatient chart at a time.
Maintain a high standard of coding quality, with monthly audits covering 10% of coded charts.
Participate in coaching and quality improvement initiatives as needed.
Communicate effectively and professionally with clinical and non-clinical staff.
Adapt to changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.
Proficient in ICD and CPT coding systems and MS-DRG classification.
Experience using Epic, 3M Encoder, and Microsoft Office products.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting workloads.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Experience
Prior experience coding inpatient charts in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Familiarity with Viziant REM scoring tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1 year of coding
Associate's Degree in RHIT preferred
Experience working with Epic
AAPC (CIC) is acceptable, but prefer AHIMA certification.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and analyze inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD and CPT codes.
Utilize Epic, 3M (encoder), and Viziant (REM score calculator) to support coding accuracy and compliance.
Work from a designated Work Queue, receiving one inpatient chart at a time.
Maintain a high standard of coding quality, with monthly audits covering 10% of coded charts.
Participate in coaching and quality improvement initiatives as needed.
Communicate effectively and professionally with clinical and non-clinical staff.
Adapt to changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.
Proficient in ICD and CPT coding systems and MS-DRG classification.
Experience using Epic, 3M Encoder, and Microsoft Office products.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting workloads.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Experience
Prior experience coding inpatient charts in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Familiarity with Viziant REM scoring tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1 year of coding
Associate's Degree in RHIT preferred
Experience working with Epic
AAPC (CIC) is acceptable, but prefer AHIMA certification.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $25 - $38