5+ years of inpatient coding and/or auditing experience
Strong expertise in ICD-10 classification system
Active RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS credential(s)
Experience reviewing complex medical records accurately
Familiarity with DRG and inpatient reimbursement methodologies
Strong attention to detail in coding accuracy
Experience with coding audits, QA, or validation workflows
Responsibilities
Review and analyze medical records for coding accuracy
Identify opportunities for improvement in coding models
Apply coding guidelines for accurate diagnoses and procedures
Participate in ongoing training on coding guidelines
Contribute to process improvement for coding practices
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans covering 75% of premiums
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption
Fully remote work environment within the U.S.
Unlimited PTO plus 10 holidays
401(k) with traditional & Roth options and a 4% match
Minimal bureaucracy fostering a high-impact environment
Collaborative team of smart, mission-driven colleagues
Full Job Description
Clinical Coding Specialist (Inpatient)
Role
As an Inpatient Coding Specialist at SmarterDx, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive chart reviews and coding validation of AI diagnostic models to support coding improvement. This role is instrumental in ensuring our AI models are clinically accurate and of high-quality.
**This role is fully remote within the US**
What You'll Do
Review and analyze medical records to ensure coding accuracy in a timely fashion
Identify opportunities for improvement in coding models
Understand and apply coding guidelines to assign appropriate codes to diagnoses and procedures as supported by clinical documentation
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current on documentation and coding guidelines
Contribute to process improvement efforts to enhance coding practices and support efficient and effective healthcare delivery
What You Bring
5+ years of recent experience in performing inpatient coding and/or auditing
Strong expertise in ICD-10 classification system
Active RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS credential(s)
Experience reviewing complex medical records and applying coding conventions and guidelines accurately
Familiarity with DRG and inpatient reimbursement methodologies
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle coding inaccuracies
Experience with coding audits, QA, or validation workflows
Strong written communication for documenting rationale and feedback
Nice To Haves
Experience working with AI coding tools or CAC (computer-assisted coding) systems
Prior experience in auditing or coding quality assurance roles
Familiarity with evaluation frameworks, labeling, or annotation workflows
