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Contract Inpatient Coder Jobs in Richmond, TX (NOW HIRING)

Contract Compensation: $80/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities * Oversee professional fee and/or facility inpatient coding operations. Ensure accuracy, productivity, and compliance with ...

ED Senior Coder

Houston, TX · Remote

$32 - $35/hr

Select the DRG for each inpatient discharge and APC for each outpatient visit. Ensure coding ... Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this ...

Cypress, Texas Shift: 08:00-16:30, 8 Hour Days Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 06/22/2026 The ... Inpatient rehab experience. * CPR certification. * Texas state license. Client Details Address ...

Rehab - PT

Cypress, TX · On-site

$1.7K/wk

Cypress, Texas Shift: 08:00-16:30, 8 Hour Days Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 06/22/2026 The ... Inpatient rehab experience. * CPR certification. * Texas state license. Client Details Address ...

... contracts, and single-case agreements. Key Responsibilities: * Enter inpatient charges, verify ... Dress Code: Business casual * Start Date: ASAP Perks: * Highly supportive team environment ...

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How much do contract inpatient coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract inpatient coder in Richmond, TX is $19.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.02 and $20.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Medical Coding Leader - AI Trainer

Mercor

Houston, TX • Remote

$80/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 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: Coding Manager / HIM Coding Leader
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Oversee professional fee and/or facility inpatient coding operations. Ensure accuracy, productivity, and compliance with coding guidelines.
  • Evaluate AI-generated coding assignments, including ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, and DRG assignments. Ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Conduct coding quality audits. Provide targeted feedback to coding staff and AI systems.
  • Monitor coding KPIs, including coder productivity, accuracy rates, unbilled accounts, and claim denial rates due to coding errors.
  • Manage coding workflow queues, work distribution, and turnaround time compliance.
  • Collaborate with CDI, billing, and compliance teams. Address coding-related revenue integrity issues.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 5+ years of experience in medical coding. At least 2 years in a coding manager or HIM leadership role.
  • Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, and Official Coding Guidelines.
  • Proficiency in professional fee (profee) coding and/or facility inpatient coding with DRG assignment experience.
  • Experience conducting coding audits and developing coding quality improvement programs.
  • Proficiency with coding software (3M, Nuance, Optum360, TruCode) and EHR platforms.
  • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
  • High attention to detail. Ability to identify coding errors, compliance risks, and AI output inaccuracies.

Preferred

  • CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credential.
  • Experience with computer-assisted coding (CAC) tools and NLP-based coding platforms.
  • Background in inpatient facility coding with DRG optimisation experience.
  • Familiarity with AI coding tools. Comfort evaluating AI-generated coding assignments.
  • Experience presenting coding performance data and quality metrics to 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.


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