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Assistant Remote Inpatient Coding Jobs in California

UCLA Health

Outpatient Coder - Per Diem

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$47.60 - $62.78/hr

Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully Remote Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM ... This will involve using your knowledge of UCLA Health, AHA - Coding Clinic, and AMA - CPT Assistant ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Remote Inpatient Coding vs Medical Coder?

AspectAssistant Remote Inpatient CodingMedical Coder
CertificationsAHIMA/ACM certifications, coding credentialsAHIMA/ACM certifications, coding credentials
Work EnvironmentRemote, healthcare facilities, hospitalsRemote, clinics, healthcare organizations
Industry UsageHospitals, inpatient facilitiesVarious healthcare settings including outpatient and inpatient

Assistant Remote Inpatient Coding and Medical Coder roles both require coding certifications and often work remotely within healthcare organizations. The main difference is that Assistant Remote Inpatient Coders focus specifically on inpatient hospital records, while Medical Coders may handle both outpatient and inpatient coding. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right role based on their certifications and work environment preferences.

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CDI Manager - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr

Mercor

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$84/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Leader
Type: Contract
Compensation: $84/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical documentation integrity programs for inpatient and outpatient settings. Oversee concurrent and retrospective review workflows.
  • Evaluate AI-generated clinical documentation improvement suggestions, physician queries, and coding recommendations. Ensure clinical accuracy and compliance.
  • Conduct and review clinical documentation. Ensure accurate capture of diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, and risk of mortality.
  • Develop and manage physician query processes. Align with AHIMA and ACDIS guidelines.
  • Monitor CDI program KPIs including query response rates, CC/MCC capture rates, case mix index, and DRG accuracy.
  • Collaborate with coding, compliance, and clinical teams. Address documentation gaps and improve query processes.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 5+ years of experience in clinical documentation integrity or improvement. At least 2 years in a manager or leadership role.
  • Deep knowledge of MS-DRG methodology, CC/MCC hierarchies, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines.
  • Expertise in physician query management per AHIMA and ACDIS compliant query standards.
  • Strong clinical background. Ability to interpret medical records and clinical documentation.
  • Proficiency with CDI software platforms (3M, Nuance, Optum360, or equivalent) and EHR systems.
  • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
  • High attention to detail. Ability to critically evaluate clinical documentation and AI-generated outputs.
  • Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.

Preferred

  • CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) or CDIP (Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner) credential.
  • Experience with HCC risk adjustment and outpatient CDI programs.
  • Background in RN, RHIA, CCS, or similar clinical or coding credential.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted CDI tools (e.g., Nuance DAX, 3M M*Modal) and comfort evaluating AI-generated clinical content.
  • Experience presenting CDI performance metrics to clinical and executive leadership.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.